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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 make a list of in January?
(a) Her favorite things.
(b) The people she needs to apologize for.
(c) Things women can't do that she would like to do.
(d) Groceries she needs to buy.

2. How does the family celebrate Robert's marriage?
(a) With a dance in the town square.
(b) With a small dinner.
(c) With a day of sports and games.
(d) With a huge feast.

3. What rodent does Catherine liken the visitor to in February?
(a) A mouse.
(b) A chipmunk.
(c) A rat.
(d) A squirrel.

4. What day is it at the end of the first chapter?
(a) Quarter rent day.
(b) Catherine's birthday.
(c) A Saint's Day.
(d) Harvest Festival day.

5. Why does Catherine rule out running off to a nunnery?
(a) She doesn't like old women.
(b) The nunnery is too far away.
(c) She doesn't want to do the required embroidery.
(d) The nunnery is an old damp building.

Short Answer Questions

1. What month is it at the beginning of the novel?

2. Why is Catherine excited at the end of January?

3. Who is the author of the novel Catherine, Called Birdy?

4. Who is Thomas?

5. Why does Catherine throw dirt on George and Aelis in November?

(see the answer key)

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