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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. How is the cook at the manor described?

2. What does Alyce do for the first time when Edwards tells her he wants to stay at the manor?

3. Who is in labor in Chapter 11?

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

5. What does the wealthy man declare Alyce to be in Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Jane comes to the inn and speaks to Reese, what does Alyce worry they are speaking about?

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

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

4. What does Alyce threaten the boys who are tormenting Purr with in Chapter 9?

5. In Chapter 13, what does Alyce tell Will when he asks why she left the village? What does he say to encourage her?

6. What happens when Alyce arrives to help Emma Blunt give birth?

7. What does Alyce do after she is unable to help Emma Blunt give birth?

8. How does Alyce provide a better life for the little boy in Chapter 10?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and interpret the character Edward. What are his defining character traits? Describe his relationship with Alyce. How does Alyce's friendship with Edward benefit her? What does she learn from him? What is the significance of the cook's comment about their physical appearance?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss conflict in the novel "The Midwife's Apprentice." Who is in conflict with whom and why? How do these conflicts alter or influence the plot and the characters?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the character Alyce. What are her defining character traits? What is her role in the story? What struggles or obstacles does she face throughout the novel? Does she grow as a character? If so, how?

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