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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September and October.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Catherine describe Master Lack-Wit?
(a) As much of a nuisance as the bugs in her bed.
(b) As being ugly, middle-aged and having a plugged nose.
(c) A stupid country bumpkin with more money than he deserves.
(d) As dashing and graceful but extremely snobby.

2. Besides her bedding, where else does Catherine have to pick out a certain insect?
(a) From the rug on the floor.
(b) Off of her body.
(c) From her food.
(d) From the guest bedding.

3. Who passes through Catherine's village in October?
(a) A group of circus performers.
(b) The King and Queen.
(c) Catherine's aunt.
(d) A group of Jewish people.

4. What does Catherine begin to talk about at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Her hopes for the future.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Everyday details of her life.
(d) The King and Queen.

5. Who is Morwenna?
(a) Catherine's friend.
(b) Catherine's mother.
(c) Catherine's nurse.
(d) Catherine's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the novel Catherine, Called Birdy?

2. Where are Robert and Thomas in Chapter 1?

3. What is Master Lack-Wit's job?

4. Who does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?

5. Who is Perkin?

(see the answer key)

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