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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November through February.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine see on her way home at the beginning of December?
(a) A group of boys throwing rocks at a cat.
(b) A fight between two old friends.
(c) An old woman fainting.
(d) A funeral procession.

2. How many miscarriages has Catherine's mother had?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. Who stops Catherine's dog from being killed in February?
(a) Shaggy Beard.
(b) Robert.
(c) Perkin.
(d) George.

4. What type of bird does Catherine especially like?
(a) The robin.
(b) The chicken.
(c) The dove.
(d) The goose.

5. What does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?
(a) Winter.
(b) Reading.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) Spinning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What or who comes several days after Uncle George's arrival in October?

2. Why is a suitor of Catherine's scared off in January?

3. Who are the villagers building a cottage for in October?

4. What does Catherine complain about in January?

5. What is Catherine supposed to do on St. Faith's Day?

(see the answer key)

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