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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Catherine rule out running off to a nunnery?
(a) The nunnery is an old damp building.
(b) The nunnery is too far away.
(c) She doesn't like old women.
(d) She doesn't want to do the required embroidery.

2. Who are the villagers building a cottage for in October?
(a) Ronnie Bigfox.
(b) Rafe Largecattle.
(c) Rex Smallsquirrel.
(d) Ralph Littlemouse.

3. Who does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her tutor.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

4. Who tells Catherine that she needs to be herself in October?
(a) An old Jewish lady.
(b) The queen's lady-in-waiting.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) A clown.

5. What does Catherine confess that she secretly wishes she was in Chapter 1?
(a) A circus performer.
(b) A princess.
(c) A villager.
(d) A boy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Thomas?

3. Who is Robert?

4. Who is Lady Aelis?

5. What does Catherine do with the beautiful man who arrives on horseback in October?

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