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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Catherine's family celebrate Christmas?
(a) They say a simple prayer on Christmas Eve.
(b) They have a dance with the villagers.
(c) With a feast in the hall and a nativity play.
(d) They visit London.

2. What does Catherine imagine her 'real' father as in November?
(a) An explorer.
(b) A king's fool or court musician.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A king or a woodsmith.

3. What or who comes several days after Uncle George's arrival in October?
(a) An army officer.
(b) His baggage.
(c) A letter asking for him to return.
(d) Widespread illness.

4. What historical figure does Catherine envison herself riding into battle like in October?
(a) Robin Hood.
(b) Queen Eleanor.
(c) Joan of Arc.
(d) William Wallace.

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

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

7. Why does Catherine throw dirt on George and Aelis in November?
(a) To appear rude to a suitor nearby.
(b) To disrupt the celebration.
(c) To cast a spell that turns their love to hate.
(d) To get back at them for throwing dirt on her.

8. Who are the villagers building a cottage for in October?
(a) Rex Smallsquirrel.
(b) Rafe Largecattle.
(c) Ralph Littlemouse.
(d) Ronnie Bigfox.

9. What is Edward's job or calling?
(a) He is a monk.
(b) He is in the army.
(c) He is a carpenter.
(d) He is a knight.

10. Who is Robert?
(a) Catherine's uncle.
(b) Catherine's brother.
(c) Catherine's father.
(d) Catherine's cousin.

11. What has Edward taught Catherine to do?
(a) Sail.
(b) Write.
(c) Shoot a rifle.
(d) Play the piano.

12. What is the likely reason that Robert is marrying in February?
(a) He is in love.
(b) He has already made his bride pregnant.
(c) He is lonely.
(d) He wants to produce an heir.

13. How does Catherine get rid of a suitor in December?
(a) She snorts when she laughs and eats her food with her hands.
(b) She tricks him into asking for an enormous dowry that her father will not give.
(c) She dresses like a boy and even cuts her hair.
(d) She throws tar and feathers on him.

14. Why is Catherine excited at the end of January?
(a) Because she is going to court.
(b) Because Aelis will soon be visiting.
(c) Because she will visit her brother.
(d) Because her tutor will teach her about the Crusades.

15. How does Catherine feel about her partner in February?
(a) She thinks he is kind and sweet.
(b) She thinks he is a funny dancer.
(c) She thinks he looks sad.
(d) She thinks he is disgusting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Catherine confess to hating in the first chapter?

2. Who is returning home for Christmas, much to Catherine's chagrin?

3. Who does Catherine consider casting a spell on in November?

4. What is Master Lack-Wit's job?

5. What does the visitor in February call Catherine?

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