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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Will ask Alyce for help in Chapter 8?

2. What shift takes place that Jane does not notice?

3. In her dream in Chapter 6, who calls Alyce by her name?

4. How many children has the midwife had?

5. How does Beetle surprise herself in Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the village boys chase Alyce in Chapter 6?

2. In Chapter 8, What does Will instruct Alyce to do to help the cow deliver? Why is Will especially pleased when the delivery is over?

3. What item catches Beetle's eye at the fair?

4. Why doesn't Brat dream while she sleeps?

5. How has Jane earned her position as midwife to the village?

6. In Chapter 7, what do the 'Devil's footprints' lead the villagers to on Old North Road?

7. What does Beetle discover and is ordered to keep secret in Chapter 4?

8. What does Alyce offer the cat in Chapter 6?

9. What does Will tell Alyce after she rescues him from the river?

10. What does Brat do for the woman in Chapter 1, and what does she receive in return?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the motif of bravery in the novel. What are some examples of bravery in the novel? What are some examples of when Alyce must be brave despite her fears?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the motif of fear in the novel. What are some examples of fear in the novel? What is Alyce fearful of and why? What are other characters fearful of and why?

Essay Topic 3

What is a milestone? What are some of the milestones Alyce experienced throughout the novel? How does she react to these milestones?

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