Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine's February suitor refused to marry her even though he liked her because of ---.

• the story she told about the goat in the church

• her father's offensive behavior

• her mother's disapproval

• the lack of a dowry

How did Catherine feel about the Christmas holidays coming to an end?

• She was happy that things would be back to normal.

• She wanted the celebration to last longer.

• She was upset that her brothers were leaving.

Why did the baron leave without a bethrothal?

• because Catherine set the privy on fire

• because Catherine's father beat him at chess

• because Catherine's father refused to provide a dowry

• because Catherine was so homely and plain

Why was Catherine afraid for her mother's life?

• Her mother fell down a flight of stairs.

• Her mother was pregnant.

• Her mother got caught in a rainstorm.

• Her mother angered her father.

What annoyed Father when he returned home?

• there was no supper to his liking

• his tooth was aching

• there was no ale in the kitchen

• Catherine's mother was sleeping

Catherine thinks her father is a beast with everyone, but with her mother he is a ---.

• lamb

• bunny

• kitten

• goat

Who helped Catherine save the bear?

• her father

• Morwenna

• Perkin

• Robert

What is the primary setting of 'Catherine Called Birdy'?

• A medieval English manor

• A modern city

• A futuristic space station

• An ancient Roman villa

Which literary device is frequently used in 'Catherine Called Birdy' to convey Catherine's thoughts?

• Metaphor

• Diary entries

• Flashbacks

• Foreshadowing

What is Catherine's main conflict in 'Catherine Called Birdy'?

• Her desire to become a knight

• Her struggle to avoid marriage

• Her quest to find a hidden treasure

• Her rivalry with her brother