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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason that Alyce gives Will for leaving the village?
(a) She was never one to stay in one spot for too long.
(b) She was offered a job at the inn.
(c) She is too stupid to be a midwife's apprentice.
(d) She dislikes Jane.

2. What does Alyce tell the boys that the thing she is threatening them with will do?
(a) Burn their nose hairs.
(b) Poke their eyes out.
(c) Make the boys act like women.
(d) Give them a disease.

3. How does Alyce look upon her actions in Chapter 11?
(a) As a failure.
(b) As a success.
(c) As a series of confusing actions.
(d) As an improvement.

4. Why does Alyce hide under the staircase in Chapter 16?
(a) She is afraid of the wealthy man.
(b) She does not want to help the rich folk.
(c) She thinks there will be an earthquake.
(d) She is afraid to get involved with the childbirth.

5. What does Alyce threaten the boys with in Chapter 9?
(a) An old rubber boot she found on the side of the road.
(b) A flask of cordial.
(c) Her fist.
(d) A rotting log.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman who is giving birth in Chapter 11?

2. How does the boy feel about leaving Alyce in Chapter 10?

3. Why is Jane angry with Alyce in Chapter 13?

4. How is the cook at the manor described?

5. Who is Joan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alyce struggle with as the wealthy woman has difficulty giving birth in Chapter 16?

2. In Chapter 12, what does Alyce tell Reece is her only wish in life? What does she believe about achieving her goal?

3. Who comes to the village looking for Alyce in Chapter 11 and why?

4. Whom does Alyce begin working for in Chapter 12?

5. What does Jennet tell Alyce about the thin man who takes her interest at the inn?

6. What causes Alyce to cry for the first time in Chapter 15?

7. What comment does the cook at the manor house make about Alyce's appearance in Chapter 14?

8. How does Reese communicate with and teach Alyce at first?

9. How does Alyce earn the devotion of the small boy in Chapter 10?

10. What must Alyce work up the courage to ask a man about in Chapter 13?

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