3. What does Shaggy Beard want in March?
(a) An estate built near Catherine's.
(b) A kiss from Catherine.
(c) A feast in his honor.
(d) To marry Catherine.

4. What does Catherine see at the fair that greatly upsets her?
(a) A fight between a husband and wife.
(b) A mistreated dancing bear.
(c) A lady with a beard.
(d) The taunting of a small and defenseless boy.

5. How does Catherine's father react to her mother's fever?
(a) He barely notices her depleted state.
(b) He is depressed and unsure of what to do.
(c) He is angry that she went outside without her shawl.
(d) He is very upset but is gentle with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did this person who died in September die?

2. What does Catherine do when the riders come for her for the wedding?

3. How does Catherine react to Aelis' impending marriage in September?

4. What does Catherine see Wat doing in April?

5. Why does Catherine's father throw this person down the stairs in September?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Catherine witness Geoffrey doing in April?

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

3. What does Catherine see at the fair in August? How does she feel about what she sees?

4. Who is Agnes? What does Catherine think of Agnes?

5. What is Holy Week? How do the characters prepare for Holy Week?

6. What happens in regards to Catherine's engagement in May?

7. What do monks find in Rome? What does the church do with the monks' findings?

8. Describe Catherine's mother's childbirth experience in September.

9. What do the villagers do on May Day?

10. What does Catherine note of her impending marriage to Shaggy Beard in July?

(see the answer keys)

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