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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Why does Aelis miss a meeting with Catherine in the meadow in November?
(a) She is with George.
(b) She is out of town.
(c) She is busy preparing her home for a guest.
(d) She is ill.

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

6. Why does Catherine fall in love with the monks' lifestyle?
(a) They spend a lot of their time making books.
(b) They don't have to get married.
(c) They do not have to clean dishes.
(d) They have nice clothes.

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

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

9. What does Lady Aelis bring to Catherine's house in October?
(a) Puppies.
(b) Doves.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Cookies.

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

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

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

13. What are Catherine and her mother presented with when they visit an abbey in October?
(a) A handbook written by Catherine's brother.
(b) A sash.
(c) A scroll.
(d) A book of Saint's Days.

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

15. Why is Catherine excited at the end of January?
(a) Because she will visit her brother.
(b) Because her tutor will teach her about the Crusades.
(c) Because she is going to court.
(d) Because Aelis will soon be visiting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine have a dream about in early January?

2. Why does Catherine throw dirt on George and Aelis in November?

3. What does Catherine do with the beautiful man who arrives on horseback in October?

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

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

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