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Mrs. Jane Tabby's children have wings because their father was a fly-by-night
Mrs. Jane Tabby's children have wings because their father was a fly-by-night
False
Mrs. Tabby's worries about the neighborhood were primarily about the lack of food
Mrs. Tabby's worries about the neighborhood were primarily about the lack of food
True
The sparrows had moved away because the neighborhood was too dangerous
The sparrows had moved away because the neighborhood was too dangerous
True
Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings
Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings
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Harriet and Roger settled down to eat, "\u0026 you didn't say there were two of them," Hank whispered to his sister.
Harriet and Roger settled down to eat, "\u0026 you didn't say there were two of them," Hank whispered to his sister.
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Hank and Susan put out two pie-tins of cat dinner on the stump, then went ten steps away, sat down in the grass, and waited.
Hank and Susan put out two pie-tins of cat dinner on the stump, then went ten steps away, sat down in the grass, and waited.
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Thelma finished a last tasty kibble, washed her left front paw, and gazed at the children.
Thelma finished a last tasty kibble, washed her left front paw, and gazed at the children.
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The two children watched the four winged cats.
The two children watched the four winged cats.
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Susan said in a soft, high voice. 'Kitty kit-kit-kit-kit-kit-cat, kitty-cat, kitty-wings, kittywings, catwings.'
Susan said in a soft, high voice. 'Kitty kit-kit-kit-kit-kit-cat, kitty-cat, kitty-wings, kittywings, catwings.'
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Harriet jumped off the stump into the air, performed a cartwheel, and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan.
Harriet jumped off the stump into the air, performed a cartwheel, and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan.
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Susan said to Harriet. 'I will never never never ever catch you, or cage you, or do anything to you you don't want me to do,' Susan said to Harriet.
Susan said to Harriet. 'I will never never never ever catch you, or cage you, or do anything to you you don't want me to do,' Susan said to Harriet.
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Roger flew graceRilly over and landed on Hank's shoulder.
Roger flew graceRilly over and landed on Hank's shoulder.
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Susan said. 'We can take hay up there and make them a place to sleep,' Hank said.
Susan said. 'We can take hay up there and make them a place to sleep,' Hank said.
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Very softly and gently Hank raised his hand and stroked Roger right between the wings.
Very softly and gently Hank raised his hand and stroked Roger right between the wings.
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Thelma arose in the air, flew over with great dignity, sat right down in Hank's lap, folded her wings, and said, 'Purr, purr, purr.'
Thelma arose in the air, flew over with great dignity, sat right down in Hank's lap, folded her wings, and said, 'Purr, purr, purr.'
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James, Harriet whispered, 'their hands are kind.'
James, Harriet whispered, 'their hands are kind.'
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The Owl and the Flying Tabbies is a story about a group of birds trying to catch a flying cat named James.
The Owl and the Flying Tabbies is a story about a group of birds trying to catch a flying cat named James.
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The Owl is a fast decision-maker and immediately takes action to catch the flying cat, James.
The Owl is a fast decision-maker and immediately takes action to catch the flying cat, James.
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The Flying Tabbies consist of Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James.
The Flying Tabbies consist of Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James.
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The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.
The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.
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James, the flying cat, spends his time fishing by the creek because he is injured and unable to hunt.
James, the flying cat, spends his time fishing by the creek because he is injured and unable to hunt.
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The Flying Tabbies face no challenges in finding food and remain optimistic throughout the story.
The Flying Tabbies face no challenges in finding food and remain optimistic throughout the story.
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The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes.
The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes.
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Harriet discovers that a human named Susan Brown is leaving food for them in the cow pasture.
Harriet discovers that a human named Susan Brown is leaving food for them in the cow pasture.
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Susan's brother, Hank, is unimpressed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities.
Susan's brother, Hank, is unimpressed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities.
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The interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank, do not provide hope for the Flying Tabbies.
The interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank, do not provide hope for the Flying Tabbies.
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The story highlights themes of survival, resilience, and the potential for unlikely alliances in the animal world.
The story highlights themes of survival, resilience, and the potential for unlikely alliances in the animal world.
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The text does not convey any themes related to the challenges faced by the Flying Tabbies.
The text does not convey any themes related to the challenges faced by the Flying Tabbies.
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Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and can fly
Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and can fly
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Mrs. Tabby stays behind because she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives
Mrs. Tabby stays behind because she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives
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The cats struggle with tired wings and finding new places to rest on their journey
The cats struggle with tired wings and finding new places to rest on their journey
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The local birds are accepting of the presence of the Flying Tabbies
The local birds are accepting of the presence of the Flying Tabbies
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Most of the birds are endangered by the cats' presence
Most of the birds are endangered by the cats' presence
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The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds
The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds
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The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life
The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life
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The cats hunt for dinner in the creek and then rest under a bush
The cats hunt for dinner in the creek and then rest under a bush
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The story highlights the resilience and adaptability of the cats as they face new dangers and experiences
The story highlights the resilience and adaptability of the cats as they face new dangers and experiences
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Mrs. Tabby's children bid farewell to their mother after having a good dinner from a knocked over garbage can
Mrs. Tabby's children bid farewell to their mother after having a good dinner from a knocked over garbage can
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The Flying Tabbies eventually land in a new, familiar place with dirt, earth, and a little creek
The Flying Tabbies eventually land in a new, familiar place with dirt, earth, and a little creek
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The local birds are more frightened and outraged than endangered by the cats' presence
The local birds are more frightened and outraged than endangered by the cats' presence
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Mrs. Jane Tabby's worries about the neighborhood primarily revolve around the lack of food.
Mrs. Jane Tabby's worries about the neighborhood primarily revolve around the lack of food.
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The sparrows had moved away from the neighborhood because it was too dangerous.
The sparrows had moved away from the neighborhood because it was too dangerous.
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The rats were docile and friendly towards the Flying Tabbies.
The rats were docile and friendly towards the Flying Tabbies.
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Mrs. Tabby's children have wings because their father was a 'fly-by-night'.
Mrs. Tabby's children have wings because their father was a 'fly-by-night'.
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Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet have wings and can fly
Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet have wings and can fly
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Mrs. Tabby decides to leave the dangerous city alley and fly away with her children
Mrs. Tabby decides to leave the dangerous city alley and fly away with her children
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The local birds are accepting of the presence of the Flying Tabbies
The local birds are accepting of the presence of the Flying Tabbies
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The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes
The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes
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The Flying Tabbies consist of Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James
The Flying Tabbies consist of Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James
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The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night
The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night
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Mrs. Tabby stays behind because she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives
Mrs. Tabby stays behind because she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives
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The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds
The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds
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The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life
The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life
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The cats struggle with tired wings and finding new places to rest on their journey
The cats struggle with tired wings and finding new places to rest on their journey
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Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings
Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings
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Mrs. Tabby's worries about the neighborhood were primarily about the lack of food
Mrs. Tabby's worries about the neighborhood were primarily about the lack of food
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Harriet and Roger settled down to eat, '\bu didn't say there were two of them,' Hank whispered to his sister. True or False?
Harriet and Roger settled down to eat, '\bu didn't say there were two of them,' Hank whispered to his sister. True or False?
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Roger followed Harriet to the stump. True or False?
Roger followed Harriet to the stump. True or False?
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The children put out two pie-tins of cat dinner on the stump. True or False?
The children put out two pie-tins of cat dinner on the stump. True or False?
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The cats flew boldly from the woods and alighted on the stump. True or False?
The cats flew boldly from the woods and alighted on the stump. True or False?
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Thelma flew over to the stump with a disapproving expression on her face. True or False?
Thelma flew over to the stump with a disapproving expression on her face. True or False?
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Harriet jumped off the stump into the air, performed a cartwheel, and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan. True or False?
Harriet jumped off the stump into the air, performed a cartwheel, and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan. True or False?
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Susan promised Harriet that she would never catch her or do anything she didn't want her to do. True or False?
Susan promised Harriet that she would never catch her or do anything she didn't want her to do. True or False?
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Roger landed on Hank's shoulder. True or False?
Roger landed on Hank's shoulder. True or False?
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James drooled a little on Susan's shoe. True or False?
James drooled a little on Susan's shoe. True or False?
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Thelma sat down in Hank's lap and said, 'Purr, purr, purr.' True or False?
Thelma sat down in Hank's lap and said, 'Purr, purr, purr.' True or False?
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Hank suggested that the cats could live in the old barn. True or False?
Hank suggested that the cats could live in the old barn. True or False?
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Hank and Susan shook hands, promising not to tell anybody else about the cats. True or False?
Hank and Susan shook hands, promising not to tell anybody else about the cats. True or False?
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The Owl is a fast decision-maker and immediately takes action to catch the flying cat, James.
The Owl is a fast decision-maker and immediately takes action to catch the flying cat, James.
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The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds.
The Flying Tabbies have to learn to get along with the local birds.
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Susan's brother, Hank, is unimpressed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities.
Susan's brother, Hank, is unimpressed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities.
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The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.
The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to change their hunting habits, leading them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.
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Most of the birds are endangered by the cats' presence.
Most of the birds are endangered by the cats' presence.
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The Flying Tabbies face challenges in finding food and remain optimistic throughout the story.
The Flying Tabbies face challenges in finding food and remain optimistic throughout the story.
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The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life.
The text explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life.
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Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings.
Mrs. Tabby had enough time to ponder and understand her children's wings.
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The sparrows had moved away because the neighborhood was too dangerous.
The sparrows had moved away because the neighborhood was too dangerous.
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Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and can fly.
Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and can fly.
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The Flying Tabbies settle down to eat, and Hank whispered to his sister, '\u0026 you didn't say there were two of them.'
The Flying Tabbies settle down to eat, and Hank whispered to his sister, '\u0026 you didn't say there were two of them.'
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The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes.
The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes.
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Study Notes
The Flying Cats
- Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and can fly
- Mrs. Tabby decides that it's time for her children to leave the dangerous city alley and fly away
- Mrs. Tabby stays behind as she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives
- The children have a good dinner from a knocked over garbage can and bid farewell to their mother
- They start their journey, struggling with tired wings and finding new places to rest
- They eventually land in a new, unfamiliar place with dirt, earth, and a little creek
- The cats hunt for dinner in the creek and then curl up together to sleep under a bush
- The local birds are outraged by the presence of the Flying Tabbies
- The birds have to learn to get along with the Flying Tabbies
- Most of the birds are more frightened and outraged than endangered by the cats
- The story explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life
- The text highlights the resilience and adaptability of the cats as they face new dangers and experiences
The Owl and the Flying Tabbies
- The birds are concerned about their fledglings' safety from a cat that can fly and perch on branches.
- The Owl, a slow but long thinker, decides to take action to catch the flying cat, James.
- The Flying Tabbies, Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James, find James injured and realize the danger posed by the Owl.
- The Owl continues to threaten the Flying Tabbies, causing them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.
- James is injured and unable to hunt, spending his time fishing by the creek.
- The Flying Tabbies face challenges in finding food, feeling discouraged and tired.
- The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes, and discuss a human they recently encountered.
- Harriet discovers that a human, Susan Brown, is leaving food for them on a stump in the cow pasture.
- Susan's brother, Hank, witnesses the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities and is amazed.
- The Flying Tabbies' interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank, provide hope for a new source of food.
- The story highlights the challenges faced by the Flying Tabbies in a world where they are both predator and prey and the potential for a positive human connection.
- The text conveys themes of survival, resilience, and the potential for unlikely alliances in the animal world.
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