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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What month is it at the beginning of the novel?
(a) July.
(b) March.
(c) September.
(d) December.

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

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

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

6. Where are Robert and Thomas in Chapter 1?
(a) Studying at the abbey.
(b) Away on business.
(c) Recovering from illness near the sea.
(d) Fighting in the Crusades.

7. What is Master Lack-Wit's job?
(a) He is a wool merchant.
(b) He is a silk merchant.
(c) He is a doctor.
(d) He is a sergeant.

8. What type of bird does Catherine not care for?
(a) The swan.
(b) The ostrich.
(c) The chicken.
(d) The peacock.

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

10. Why is a suitor of Catherine's scared off in January?
(a) Because of her outfit.
(b) Because of her father.
(c) Because of her manners.
(d) Because of her bird collection.

11. What historical figure does Catherine envison herself riding into battle like in October?
(a) William Wallace.
(b) Joan of Arc.
(c) Robin Hood.
(d) Queen Eleanor.

12. What does Catherine worry about on her way home at the beginning of December?
(a) Whether the two men will forgive one another.
(b) Whether or not the cat will live.
(c) Whether or not the King has died.
(d) Whether or not the old woman is ok.

13. 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) Her brothers having fun while she toils away.
(d) Someone stealing her favorite bird.

14. What day is it at the end of the first chapter?
(a) Catherine's birthday.
(b) A Saint's Day.
(c) Quarter rent day.
(d) Harvest Festival day.

15. Who is returning home for Christmas, much to Catherine's chagrin?
(a) Edward.
(b) Frank.
(c) Robert.
(d) Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the visitor in February call Catherine?

3. What or who comes several days after Uncle George's arrival in October?

4. How does Catherine's family celebrate Christmas?

5. How does the King swear?

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