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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. How does the family celebrate Robert's marriage?

2. What type of bird does Catherine especially like?

3. Who tells Catherine that she needs to be herself in October?

4. According to the visitor in February, what must Catherine learn about?

5. What is Edward's job or calling?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Catherine's parents meet?

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

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

5. What does Catherine do during a feast at the end of November?

6. Who is Lady Aelis?

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

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

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

10. What is the setting of the novel Catherine, Called Birdy?

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

Discuss the motif of jealousy in the novel Catherine, Called Birdy. Why is Catherine jealous of George and Lady Aelis' relationship? What does this tell the reader about her character?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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