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What are major events that happen in the book The Midwife's Apprentice?

My list might differ from another list of major events in the novel, but I will definitely try to help.  


The first event is the introduction to the protagonist.  She is known as Brat at this point in the novel and attempts to stay warm by burrowing into a dung heap.  


Jane finds Brat, offers her an apprenticeship position, and renames her "Beetle."


Beetle is physically and emotionally mistreated by Jane.   Beetle...

My list might differ from another list of major events in the novel, but I will definitely try to help.  


The first event is the introduction to the protagonist.  She is known as Brat at this point in the novel and attempts to stay warm by burrowing into a dung heap.  


Jane finds Brat, offers her an apprenticeship position, and renames her "Beetle."


Beetle is physically and emotionally mistreated by Jane.   Beetle rescues a cat, which becomes her closest companion. 


Jane is temporarily unavailable to help with a birth.  Beetle attempts to fill in, and is not successful.  The event strengthens Beetle's resolve to better learn the art of being a midwife.  


Beetle must go to Saint Swithin's Day Fair, because Jane injured her ankle.  With her new responsibility comes her new name.  She takes the name of Alyce.  


Alyce helps deliver a baby successfully.  


Alyce is unsuccessful in her next attempt.  She runs away.  


Alyce learns to read. 


Jane seeks out Alyce and asks for her to return.  Alyce returns to the village from the beginning of the novel. 

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