Midwife's Apprentice

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What is the role of a midwife?

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A midwife is a trained professional who assists women during childbirth, providing care before, during, and after the delivery.

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Who is Jane Sharp in 'Midwife's Apprentice'?

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Jane Sharp is the midwife who initially takes Alyce under her wing and teaches her about midwifery.

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What event does Alyce attend in the story?

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Alyce attends the Saint Swithins Day Fair.

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What does it mean to 'shortchange' someone?

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To shortchange someone means to give them less change than they are owed, often in a dishonest manner.

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What is a key theme in 'Midwife's Apprentice'?

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A key theme is the journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

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How does Alyce demonstrate her growth throughout the story?

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Alyce shows growth by taking risks, learning from her mistakes, and ultimately proving her commitment to becoming a midwife.

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What does Alyce promise to the midwife to regain her trust?

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Alyce promises to try, take risks, try again, and never run away again.

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What does the term 'apprentice' mean?

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An apprentice is a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, often working for a fixed period.

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What incident allows Alyce to go to the fair?

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Jane trips over a pig and breaks her ankle, allowing Alyce to go to the fair.

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What does Alyce do to trick the villagers?

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Alyce tricks the villagers into believing that the Devil is among them.