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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine have a dream about in early January?
(a) That her hair turns golden.
(b) That fleas overtake her bed and bite her to death.
(c) That George has died.
(d) That Lady Aelis marries George.

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

3. What does Catherine begin to teach Perkin to do in January?
(a) How to sew.
(b) How to sing.
(c) How to play the piano.
(d) How to read.

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

5. What does Catherine tell the man on horseback about the woman he plans to propose to?
(a) She is beautiful and smart.
(b) She is stupid and hunchbacked.
(c) She is mean-spirited and greedy.
(d) She is quiet and insecure.

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

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

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

9. How does George react to Aelis' marriage?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is desolate.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is happy for her.

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

11. According to the visitor in February, what must Catherine learn about?
(a) Courage.
(b) Wings.
(c) Second chances.
(d) Boys.

12. Who is rather withdrawn in November?
(a) George.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Lady Aelis.
(d) Catherine's mother.

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

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

15. What does Catherine make a list of in January?
(a) The people she needs to apologize for.
(b) Groceries she needs to buy.
(c) Things women can't do that she would like to do.
(d) Her favorite things.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is named Master of the Christmas Revels?

2. Where has Catherine's Uncle George been for the last twenty years?

3. What does Catherine accidentally do to her suitor in February?

4. Why is Catherine afraid for her mother's life in February?

5. What type of bird does Catherine not care for?

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