The Midwife's Apprentice

Why did Beetle curse at the cat?

• The cat scratched her.

• The boys were coming back.

• Her skirt had gotten wet.

• She knew no other words.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did Beetle stay outside when the midwife was delivering a baby?

• She prepared the herbs and bandages.

• The midwife wanted to keep her skills secret.

• The midwife was afraid she carried germs.

• She was afraid to watch.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the merchant give Beetle at the fair?

• A slice of cheese on a thick bread.

• A small carved figure of a cat

• A comb and compliment.

• A sack of sweets and a sticky bun.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Who did the "Devil" visit?

• All the rich people in the village

• The people the midwife disliked

• Everyone who had hurt Alyce

• Only those who did not go to church

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

Alyce helped Runt in all these ways EXCEPT by _____.

• sending him to the manor to find work.

• washing his face.

• giving him chicken and beans.

• choosing a proper name for him

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did Alyce run away?

• She found out that there was no magic involved.

• She had failed to help Emma have her baby.

• The midwife beat and abused her.

• The villagers blamed her for Emma's death.

Which of the following is something Alyce wanted?

• A sweetheart

• A place in the world

• A yellow ribbon

• A baby of her own

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

After helping wash the sheep, Alyce ____.

• and Edward had turnip pie

• helped the cook bake bread

• retuned to the inn

• bathed in the river

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was the "true miracle" the night the merchant's baby was born?

• The woman's stomach worm was cured.

• Alyce lauged.

• Alyce remembered the magic spells.

• The baby was a healthy girl.

What did Alyce decide to do at the end book?

• go to Oxford with Magister Reese

• take work with the merchant

• stay with Jennet at the inn

• return to the midwife

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9