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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 Catherine record her thoughts and feelings?

2. Who is rather withdrawn in November?

3. What does Catherine throw in with the pigs that she has to retrieve in October?

4. How does George react to Aelis' marriage?

5. Who is Thomas?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Catherine's parents meet?

3. What does Catherine learn about the outside world in December?

4. What happens in the hall in February?

5. Describe the Christmas celebrations in December.

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

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

8. Describe some of Catherine's suitors.

9. What does Catherine think of the abbey and the monk's lifestyle when she visits her brother?

10. What does Catherine think of birds?

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 theme of love and romance in the novel. What are some examples of romantic pairings in the novel? Who is Catherine romantically linked to? What does Catherine think of love and romance? How does love impact Lady Aelis' and George's life?

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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