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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 is Catherine's new sister called?

2. Who does Catherine talk about running away together with in September?

3. What does Catherine start a book of in July?

4. What does Catherine buy first at the fair in August?

5. Who is nearby during the labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Aelis to wed in September? How does Catherine react to this news?

2. What happens in regards to Catherine's engagement in April?

3. What does Catherine witness Geoffrey doing in April?

4. Who is Odd William and what story does he tell Catherine?

5. What does Catherine talk to Aunt Ethelfritha about when she runs away in September?

6. What does Robert do with the bear that Catherine buys at the fair?

7. How does Catherine prepare for her impending marriage to Shaggy Beard?

8. What is Catherine's mother's condition in August? How does Catherine's father treat her?

9. Who visits Catherine's home in July? What does Catherine note about her visitors?

10. Who is Geoffrey? What does Catherine think of Geoffrey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and interpret the character Catherine. What are her defining character traits? What is her role in the story? What struggles or obstacles does she face throughout the novel? Does she grow as a character? If so, how?

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