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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Catherine throw dirt on George and Aelis in November?
(a) To appear rude to a suitor nearby.
(b) To cast a spell that turns their love to hate.
(c) To get back at them for throwing dirt on her.
(d) To disrupt the celebration.

2. Who is the author of the novel Catherine, Called Birdy?
(a) Louisa May Alcott.
(b) Philip Pullman.
(c) J. K. Rowling.
(d) Karen Cushman.

3. What does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?
(a) Winter.
(b) Vegetables.
(c) Reading.
(d) Spinning.

4. How does Catherine scare off Master Lack-Wit in the first chapter?
(a) By laughing and crying at the drop of a hat.
(b) By pretending to be insane.
(c) By making herself extremely unattractive.
(d) By glaring at him throughout dinner.

5. Why was Catherine's maternal grandfather impressed by Catherine's father?
(a) Because of his wealth.
(b) Because of his persistence.
(c) Because of his strength.
(d) Because of his courage.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the family celebrate Robert's marriage?

2. Why does Aelis miss a meeting with Catherine in the meadow in November?

3. How does the King swear?

4. What is Catherine horrified by at the beginning of December?

5. Who is rather withdrawn in November?

(see the answer key)

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