Short Story - Man's Terrible Deed

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Why did the narrator hang the cat from a tree?

To protect it from the fire that burned their house down

Due to a feeling of anger and sadness, knowing it was evil (correct)

To prevent it from escaping

As an act of revenge against a neighbor

What caused the narrator's house to burn down?

The cat being hung in the garden (correct)

An accident while cooking

Intentional arson

Lightning strike

What is the significance of the wall with new plaster not burning down?

The cat's spirit protected it

It was made of fireproof material

The plaster was still wet (correct)

It contained a hidden treasure

Why was the narrator surprised to see a crowd of people next to the wall?

They were discussing the cat's hanging Signup and view all the answers

What object does the narrator see on the cat's front that fills them with fear?

A gallows Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator's attitude change towards their wife as the story progresses?

He starts hating her Signup and view all the answers

What does the cat's presence symbolize in the story?

Fear and death Signup and view all the answers

Why does the narrator try to cut the animal in two with an axe?

Because the cat followed him everywhere Signup and view all the answers

What symbolic meaning does the black shape of the dead cat in the fresh plaster hold for the narrator?

Representation of death and loss Signup and view all the answers

How does the narrator's emotional attachment to the black shape of the dead cat impact his actions in searching for a new cat?

He becomes obsessed with finding a similar cat to replace Pluto. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does the discovery of the new black cat with a white shape differ from the original cat, Pluto?

Presence of a white shape on its body Signup and view all the answers

What role does symbolism play in establishing a connection between the narrator and the new black cat he finds?

Symbolic elements deepen the bond between the narrator and the cat. Signup and view all the answers

Short Story - Man's Terrible Deed

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Questions and Answers

Why did the narrator hang the cat from a tree?

What caused the narrator's house to burn down?

What is the significance of the wall with new plaster not burning down?

Why was the narrator surprised to see a crowd of people next to the wall?

What object does the narrator see on the cat's front that fills them with fear?

How does the narrator's attitude change towards their wife as the story progresses?

What does the cat's presence symbolize in the story?

Why does the narrator try to cut the animal in two with an axe?

What symbolic meaning does the black shape of the dead cat in the fresh plaster hold for the narrator?

How does the narrator's emotional attachment to the black shape of the dead cat impact his actions in searching for a new cat?

In what way does the discovery of the new black cat with a white shape differ from the original cat, Pluto?

What role does symbolism play in establishing a connection between the narrator and the new black cat he finds?

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