Quiz on Alyce and the Cat

What does Alyce do when she sees village boys tormenting a cat?

• She ignores it

• She joins in teasing the cat

• She throws nuts at the boys and threatens them

• She tells the midwife

How do the boys respond to Alyce's intervention?

• They run away scared

• They are startled and unable to move

• They attack Alyce

• They apologize to the cat

What does Alyce name the cat she rescues?

• Whiskers

• Magpie

• Dewclaws

• Mittens

What does "fared" mean in the context of this chapter?

• Traveled

• Ate

• Slept

• Worked

What are "dewclaws" in relation to the cat?

• Its whiskers

• Its claws that don't touch the ground

• Its tail

• Its ears

How does the midwife react to Alyce bringing the cat home?

What task does the midwife assign Alyce in this chapter?

• Cleaning the house

• Gathering herbs

• Assisting with a birth

• Caring for the cat

How does Alyce feel about assisting with the birth?

• Excited

• Nervous

• Indifferent

• Angry

What does Alyce learn about childbirth in this chapter?

• It's always easy

• It's always dangerous

• It can be unpredictable

• It only happens at night

How does the midwife treat Alyce during the birthing process?

• She is kind and patient

• She is harsh and critical

• She ignores Alyce completely

• She praises Alyce constantly