Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin Multiple Choice Questions

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What did the neighbor suggest about the children's wings?

The father of the children was a fly-by-night (correct)

The children's wings were a result of Mrs. Tabby's dream

The children inherited the wings from their mother

The children's wings were a genetic anomaly

What did Mrs. Tabby attribute the children's wings to?

Genetic anomaly

A dream she had before they were born (correct)

Excessive grooming by Mrs. Tabby

A result of the neighborhood's environment

What was Mrs. Tabby's main concern about the neighborhood?

The lack of safe and quiet spaces

It was becoming increasingly unsafe and lacked food (correct)

The noise from car and truck wheels was unbearable

The presence of hungry dogs and rodents

Why did Mrs. Tabby not dwell on her children's wings?

She was preoccupied with finding food and raising the family Signup and view all the answers

What did Hank and Susan put out on the stump the next day?

Two pie-tins of cat dinner Signup and view all the answers

Who flew boldly from the woods and alighted on the stump?

Harriet Signup and view all the answers

Who drooled a little on Susan's shoe?

James Signup and view all the answers

What did Susan say about the wings of the cats?

Their wings are furry Signup and view all the answers

Where did Susan suggest the cats could live?

In the old barn Signup and view all the answers

What did Hank and Susan promise to the cats?

To never catch or cage them Signup and view all the answers

Who sat down near Susan's shoes?

James Signup and view all the answers

What did Thelma do after cleaning up the last of the cold roast beef?

Arose in the air and sat in Hank's lap Signup and view all the answers

What did Harriet do after jumping off the stump into the air?

Performed a cartwheel and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan Signup and view all the answers

What did Susan say to the cats in a soft, high voice?

Kitty kit-kit-kit-kit-kit-cat, kitty-cat, kitty-wings, kitty-wings, cat-wings Signup and view all the answers

What did Roger do after landing on Hank's shoulder?

Purred Signup and view all the answers

What did Thelma do after flying over the children and back to the stump?

Testing Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern of the birds in the story?

The safety of their fledglings from a flying cat Signup and view all the answers

Who is unable to hunt due to being injured?

James Signup and view all the answers

What provides hope for the Flying Tabbies in the story?

Interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank Signup and view all the answers

Who is amazed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities?

Hank Signup and view all the answers

What theme is conveyed in the story?

Survival, resilience, and potential for unlikely alliances Signup and view all the answers

Who decides to take action to catch the flying cat, James?

The Owl Signup and view all the answers

What causes the Flying Tabbies to hunt in the daytime and hide at night?

The Owl's threats Signup and view all the answers

Where does Harriet discover food left for them?

On a stump in the cow pasture Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies reminisce about?

Their encounters with humans Signup and view all the answers

What effect do the interactions with humans have on the Flying Tabbies?

Provide hope for a new source of food Signup and view all the answers

Who poses a danger to the Flying Tabbies in the story?

The Owl Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies face challenges in finding?

Food Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of Mrs. Jane Tabby's children?

Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet Signup and view all the answers

Why do the Flying Tabbies struggle with flying?

Due to their plumpness from always being well-fed by Mrs. Tabby Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme highlighted in the narrative?

Independence, adaptation, and coexistence of different species Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Flying Tabbies eventually land?

In a new place with dirt, earth, and grass Signup and view all the answers

How do the local birds react to the presence of the Flying Tabbies?

They find it unfair and shocking Signup and view all the answers

What do the fish in the creek do in response to the Flying Tabbies' presence?

Remain silent Signup and view all the answers

How do most of the birds feel about the Flying Tabbies?

Frightened and outraged Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds acknowledge about the Flying Tabbies?

They are not really endangered Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds try to come up with in response to the Flying Tabbies' presence?

Ways to coexist with them Signup and view all the answers

How do the local birds compare their flying abilities to the Flying Tabbies?

They are better flyers than the Flying Tabbies Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrative introduce?

The challenges and adventures faced by the Flying Tabbies Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrative's main focus?

Independence, adaptation, and coexistence of different species Signup and view all the answers

What was Mrs. Jane Tabby's main concern about the neighborhood?

The scarcity of food and the deteriorating living conditions Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Tabby worry about her children secretly?

As a result of the scarcity of food and the deteriorating living conditions Signup and view all the answers

What did the neighbor suggest about the children's wings?

Their father was a fly-by-night Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Tabby attribute the children's wings to?

Her dream before they were born Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the cat that can fly and perch on branches?

Roger Signup and view all the answers

Who is leaving food for the Flying Tabbies on a stump in the cow pasture?

Susan Signup and view all the answers

What does James spend his time doing after being injured?

Fishing by the creek Signup and view all the answers

Who witnesses the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities and is amazed?

Hank Signup and view all the answers

What potential for a positive human connection is highlighted in the story?

Susan and Hank providing food for the cats Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies do in response to the Owl's threat?

Hunt in the daytime and hide at night Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies struggle with in the story?

Finding food and feeling discouraged Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies reminisce about?

Their encounters with the Hands and the Shoes Signup and view all the answers

What theme is conveyed in the story?

Friendship and cooperation among animals Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds acknowledge about the Flying Tabbies?

Their impressive flying abilities Signup and view all the answers

Where do the Flying Tabbies eventually find hope for a new source of food?

In the cow pasture Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds compare their flying abilities to?

The agility of the Flying Tabbies Signup and view all the answers

What did Harriet do after jumping off the stump into the air?

Performed a cartwheel and flew loop-the-loop over to Susan Signup and view all the answers

Who sat down near Susan's shoes?

James Signup and view all the answers

What did Thelma do after cleaning up the last of the cold roast beef?

Arose in the air, flew over with great dignity, and sat right down in Hank's lap Signup and view all the answers

What did the neighbor suggest about the children's wings?

Their wings are furry Signup and view all the answers

What did Susan say to the cats in a soft, high voice?

Kitty kit-kit-kit-kit-kit-cat, kitty-cat, kitty-wings, kittywings, catwings Signup and view all the answers

What did Roger do after landing on Hank's shoulder?

Purred Signup and view all the answers

What did the two children watch the four winged cats do?

Harriet, quite full, washed her face, and watched the children Signup and view all the answers

Who flew boldly from the woods and alighted on the stump?

Harriet Signup and view all the answers

Who is amazed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities?

James Signup and view all the answers

What did Hank and Susan promise to the cats?

To never ever catch, cage, or do anything to them they don't want Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Tabby attribute the children's wings to?

Their mother Signup and view all the answers

What did the local birds acknowledge about the Flying Tabbies?

Their flying abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mrs. Jane Tabby's daughter who can fly?

Thelma Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mrs. Tabby's children decide to leave the city alley?

To avoid the dangerous environment Signup and view all the answers

What did the Flying Tabbies do after landing in a new, unfamiliar place?

They rested under a bush Signup and view all the answers

How do the local birds initially react to the presence of the Flying Tabbies?

They are more frightened and outraged than endangered Signup and view all the answers

What does the text primarily highlight about the Flying Tabbies?

Their resilience and adaptability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main challenge faced by the Flying Tabbies in the story?

Adapting to their new life away from the city alley Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds have to learn to do in relation to the Flying Tabbies?

Learn to get along with the Flying Tabbies Signup and view all the answers

What is the reaction of most of the birds towards the Flying Tabbies?

They are more frightened and outraged than endangered Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies hunt for in the creek?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What do the Flying Tabbies eventually do to sleep in their new place?

Curl up together under a bush Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme conveyed in the narrative?

The resilience and adaptability of the Flying Tabbies Signup and view all the answers

What do the local birds acknowledge about the Flying Tabbies?

Their adaptability to new environments Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Flying Tabbies

Mrs. Jane Tabby's children, Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet, have wings and are capable of flying.
Mrs. Tabby decides it's time for her children to leave the dangerous alley and fly away to a better place.
Mrs. Tabby has no wish to leave and plans to accept a marriage proposal from Mr. Tom Jones.
The children have a good dinner from the knocked-over garbage can and bid farewell to their mother before flying away.
The children struggle with flying due to their plumpness from always being well-fed by Mrs. Tabby.
They eventually land in a new place with dirt, earth, and grass, and find a creek with interesting creatures.
After dinner, they fall asleep under a bush, aware that every place is dangerous.
The local birds find the presence of the flying cats unfair and shocking, but the fish in the creek remain silent.
The birds try to come up with ways to coexist with the Flying Tabbies, acknowledging that they are not really endangered.
Most of the birds are more frightened and outraged than truly endangered, as they are better flyers than the Flying Tabbies.
The story introduces the challenges and adventures faced by the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new flying abilities and interact with other creatures.
The narrative highlights themes of independence, adaptation, and the coexistence of different species in a shared environment.

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

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Test your knowledge about the adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new flying abilities and interact with other creatures in unfamiliar environments. Explore themes of independence, adaptation, and the coexistence of different species in a shared environment.