The Midwife's Apprentice Chapters 1-3

Front

What does Beetle offer to do in exchange for food?

Back

Beetle offers to do 'anything' in exchange for food.

Front

What animal is Beetle feeding in Chapter 2?

Back

Beetle is feeding a cat in Chapter 2.

Front

How do the boys harm the cat?

Back

The boys harm the cat by throwing it in a river inside a sack.

Front

Where does Beetle put the cat as she nurses it back to health?

Back

Beetle puts the cat in the dung as she nurses it back to health.

Front

When we first meet Beetle, where is she sleeping?

Back

When we first meet Beetle, she is sleeping in a dung pile.

Front

What is the significance of Beetle's willingness to do 'anything' for food?

Back

It highlights her desperation and the harsh conditions she faces.

Front

What does the cat symbolize in the story?

Back

The cat symbolizes vulnerability and the need for care and protection.

Front

How does Beetle's character develop in the first three chapters?

Back

Beetle shows resilience and compassion, especially towards the cat.

Front

What role does the midwife play in Beetle's life?

Back

The midwife represents a potential source of stability and guidance for Beetle.

Front

What themes are introduced in the first three chapters?

Back

Themes of survival, compassion, and the struggle for belonging are introduced.