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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Catherine's family celebrate Christmas?
(a) They visit London.
(b) They say a simple prayer on Christmas Eve.
(c) With a feast in the hall and a nativity play.
(d) They have a dance with the villagers.

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

4. What does Catherine accidentally do to her suitor in February?
(a) She drops a large rock on his foot.
(b) She sets fire to the privy with him in it.
(c) She knocks him into the pig pen.
(d) She throws mashed potato at him.

5. How many miscarriages has Catherine's mother had?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

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

7. Who is Catherine the daughter of?
(a) A baker.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A pastor.
(d) A knight.

8. Who is Lady Aelis?
(a) A friend of Catherine's.
(b) Catherine's cousin.
(c) Catherine's aunt.
(d) Catherine's niece.

9. What type of bird does Catherine especially like?
(a) The chicken.
(b) The dove.
(c) The robin.
(d) The goose.

10. What makes Catherine cry in November?
(a) Her brother's cruel taunts.
(b) News that she will marry soon.
(c) Onions.
(d) The budding romance between Aelis and George.

11. Where does Catherine and Lady Aelis decide to meet in one weeks' time in October?
(a) In church.
(b) By the lake.
(c) At Catherine's home.
(d) In a nearby field.

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

13. Who does Catherine consider casting a spell on in November?
(a) George and Aelis.
(b) Her suitor.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brother.

14. How does Catherine feel about her partner in February?
(a) She thinks he is a funny dancer.
(b) She thinks he looks sad.
(c) She thinks he is kind and sweet.
(d) She thinks he is disgusting.

15. What does Uncle George bring for Catherine in October?
(a) An old orange and a popinjay.
(b) Some paper and ink.
(c) A book.
(d) A doll.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are Robert and Thomas in Chapter 1?

3. What does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?

4. What are there none of in England as of December?

5. What does Lady Aelis bring to Catherine's house in October?

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