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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. Why does Robert give the puppy back to Catherine in January?
(a) The puppy will not stop whimpering.
(b) The puppy peed on him.
(c) The puppy bit Robert.
(d) Catherine whines about the puppy to her mother.

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

3. What is Edward's job or calling?
(a) He is a knight.
(b) He is in the army.
(c) He is a monk.
(d) He is a carpenter.

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

5. What did Catherine's maternal grandfather do to Catherine's paternal grandfather in the past?
(a) He cheated him out of some woods.
(b) He bought his land.
(c) He stole his second wife.
(d) He killed him in battle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lady Aelis?

2. What does Catherine tell the man on horseback about the woman he plans to propose to?

3. What makes Catherine cry in November?

4. What is Master Lack-Wit's job?

5. What rodent does Catherine liken the visitor to in February?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the house have a huge feast in late February?

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

3. What are some examples of how life was different in the 1200's compared to how they are now?

4. Why does Catherine cry a lot in November?

5. How does Catherine share information about herself? What does she like to talk about?

6. What are some things that Catherine likes and dislikes? What are some of her hopes and dreams?

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

8. Describe Uncle George's homecoming.

9. What does Catherine observe of the Jewish group that passes through the village?

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

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