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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November through February.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tries to kill one of Catherine's dogs in February?
(a) Shaggy Beard.
(b) Edward.
(c) Perkin.
(d) Robert.

2. On what type of day does the family have a feast in November?
(a) On a saint's day.
(b) On a wedding day.
(c) On a birthday.
(d) On an anniversary.

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

4. What does Catherine dream about in October that angers her?
(a) The miller's farting apprentice.
(b) Her father making her marry a buffoon.
(c) Someone stealing her favorite bird.
(d) Her brothers having fun while she toils away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes for a visit in February?

2. Why is a suitor of Catherine's scared off in January?

3. Besides her bedding, where else does Catherine have to pick out a certain insect?

4. What historical figure does Catherine envison herself riding into battle like in October?

5. What does Catherine see for the first time in her life in December?

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