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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. What does Uncle George bring for Catherine in October?

2. What does Catherine make a list of in January?

3. What has Edward taught Catherine to do?

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

5. What does the visitor in February call Catherine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Christmas celebrations in December.

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

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

4. Who is Lady Aelis?

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

6. What is Catherine's social status?

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

8. Who are some of the characters that the reader is introduced to early on in the novel?

9. What happens in the hall in February?

10. What does Robert do in January?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Catherine 's character growth throughout the novel. How does her character compare from when the reader is first introduced to her to when the novel concludes? What events or people in her life prompt Catherine 's growth.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Catherine feel somewhat jealous of Meg's and Alf's home life? What does this tell the reader about Catherine's hopes and dreams?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the author of the novel, Karen Cushman. What other works has she received recognition for? Is her work usually similarly-themed? Does she always write in the same genre?

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