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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who stops Catherine's dog from being killed in February?

2. How does Catherine describe Master Lack-Wit?

3. Why does Catherine fall in love with the monks' lifestyle?

4. Why was Catherine's maternal grandfather impressed by Catherine's father?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Catherine cry a lot in November?

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

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

5. Who are the members of Catherine's family? What does the reader learn about them?

6. What does Catherine share about Lady Aelis in February?

7. What is Catherine's social status?

8. Describe some of Catherine's suitors.

9. Who does Lady Aelis marry in January? How does George react?

10. What does Robert do in January?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the conclusion of the novel. Are there any surprises at the end of the novel? Are there any unanswered questions? Did you enjoy the novel? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The novel Catherine, Called Birdy is set in the Middle Ages. How might this setting influence the actions and reactions of the characters in the novel? How might the novel have been different if it were set in present day?

Essay Topic 3

What is the meaning behind the bird motif in the novel Catherine, Called Birdy? Discuss Catherine's love of birds and what this love of birds symbolizes in the novel.

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