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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 old woman is ok.
(d) Whether or not the King has died.

2. How does Aelis feel about her marriage?
(a) She hasn't yet met her husband and she still loves George.
(b) She is indifferent towards her new husband.
(c) She is afraid of her husband as he has a temper.
(d) She is surprisingly attracted to her new husband.

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

4. Who is Thomas?
(a) Catherine's father.
(b) Catherine's brother.
(c) Catherine's uncle.
(d) Catherine's cousin.

5. What has Edward taught Catherine to do?
(a) Write.
(b) Shoot a rifle.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Sail.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What day is it at the end of the first chapter?

3. Why does Catherine put on boy's clothes in October?

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

5. What year is it at the beginning of the novel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Catherine's parents meet?

2. Describe Uncle George's homecoming.

3. Describe some of Catherine's suitors.

4. Describe the Christmas celebrations in December.

5. How has the Crusades affected Catherine's family?

6. Describe Catherine's visit with the King's cousin.

7. Why does Catherine consider living in a nunnery? Why does she decide against it in the end?

8. How does Catherine scare off a suitor in December?

9. How does Catherine take care of others in January? How does she feel about this?

10. What does Shaggy Beard do in February that upsets Catherine?

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