Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin Comprehension Questions

Mrs. Jane Tabby worried about her children because she lived in a terrible neighborhood with dangers such as hungry dogs, rubbish, and less food to eat.

The neighbor implied that the father of Mrs. Jane Tabby's children was unreliable or irresponsible, comparing him to a fly-by-night.

Mrs. Jane Tabby's children were described as well-behaved and beautiful, with wings. They were polite and thanked their mother for the milk. However, Mrs. Tabby still worried about them.

<p>Mrs. Jane Tabby washed her children's wings every day because she cared for them and wanted to keep them clean, even though she didn't fully understand why they had wings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She wants them to find a better place and be safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are struggling with flying due to their plumpness from always being well-fed by Mrs. Tabby.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They land in a new place with dirt, earth, and grass, and find a creek with interesting creatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The local birds find the presence of the flying cats unfair and shocking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Independence, adaptation, and the coexistence of different species in a shared environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They face challenges with their new flying abilities and interact with other creatures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Tabby plans to accept a marriage proposal from Mr. Tom Jones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The birds try to come up with ways to coexist with the Flying Tabbies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most of the birds are more frightened and outraged than truly endangered, as they are better flyers than the Flying Tabbies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They have dinner from the knocked-over garbage can before falling asleep under a bush.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fish in the creek remain silent when the birds react to the presence of the Flying Tabbies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hank and Susan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She washed her face and watched the children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She washed her left front paw and gazed at the children</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I will never never never ever catch you, or cage you, or do anything to you you don't want me to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They promised to never tell anybody else about the winged cats</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In the old barn, specifically in the dovecote up in the loft with all those holes in the wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They could take hay up there and make them a place to sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He raised his hand and stroked Roger right between the wings</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She reached down and scratched James under the chin and behind the ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>She arose in the air, flew over with great dignity, sat right down in Hank's lap, folded her wings, and said, 'Purr, purr, purr'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their wings are furry</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their hands are kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>James</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan Brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thelma, Harriet, Roger, and James</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spending his time fishing by the creek</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hunt in the daytime and hide at night</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan's brother, Hank</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are both predator and prey</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Survival, resilience, and the potential for unlikely alliances</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harriet</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threaten them</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The children having wings symbolizes the desire for escape from their dangerous and impoverished environment. This reflects the theme of escapism, as Mrs. Jane Tabby dreams of flying away from the neighborhood and the children's wings represent the longing for freedom and safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Jane Tabby worries about her children's safety in the dangerous neighborhood and works tirelessly to find food and bring up the family. She washes their wings every day and shows concern for their well-being, demonstrating her dedication and love for her children despite her worries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The neighborhood's environment is depicted as dangerous, with hungry dogs, rubbish, and lack of safety. This environment directly impacts the characters, especially the Flying Tabbies, as they struggle to find food and safety amidst the chaos and scarcity. The harsh environment serves as a significant challenge for the characters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies demonstrate resilience and survival as they navigate the harsh environment, scarcity of food, and the dangers posed by other animals. Their ability to adapt and survive in such challenging circumstances reflects the theme of resilience and the determination to overcome adversity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan promised to never catch, cage, or do anything to the Flying Tabbies that they didn't want and to never tell anybody else about them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hank suggested making a place for the cats to sleep in the old barn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thelma flew over with great dignity, sat in Hank's lap, folded her wings, and purred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan reached down and scratched James under the chin and behind the ears.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hank raised his hand and stroked Roger right between the wings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan whispered, 'Oh, Hank, their wings are furry.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The story highlights the unique and extraordinary nature of the Flying Tabbies in the animal world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Jane Tabby's children are depicted as graceful and affectionate creatures with remarkable flying abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The themes of kindness, acceptance, and the extraordinary nature of the Flying Tabbies are conveyed in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The children, Hank and Susan, are amazed by the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hank suggested that the cats could live in the old barn, specifically in the dovecote up in the loft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harriet whispered, 'Oh, James, their hands are kind.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Owl decides to take action to catch the flying cat, James.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies face challenges in finding food, feeling discouraged and tired.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies reminisce about their encounters with humans, particularly the Hands and the Shoes, and discuss a human they recently encountered.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Harriet discovers that a human, Susan Brown, is leaving food for them on a stump in the cow pasture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies' interactions with humans, particularly Susan and Hank, provide hope for a new source of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>James is injured and unable to hunt, spending his time fishing by the creek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The birds try to come up with a plan to coexist with the Flying Tabbies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Owl continues to threaten the Flying Tabbies, causing them to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Susan's brother, Hank, witnesses the Flying Tabbies' flying abilities and is amazed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies face challenges in a world where they are both predator and prey.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Owl's threats cause the Flying Tabbies to hunt in the daytime and hide at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies faced challenges such as struggling with tired wings, finding new places to rest, being outraged by local birds, and navigating their new flying abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most of the birds are more frightened and outraged than endangered by the cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text highlights the resilience and adaptability of the cats as they face new dangers and experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Tabby wants her children to have their own lives and be safe from the dangers of the city alley.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The birds have to learn to get along with the Flying Tabbies and most of them are more frightened and outraged than endangered by the cats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The story explores the challenges and adventures of the Flying Tabbies as they navigate their new life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The text depicts the Flying Tabbies as resilient and adaptable, facing new dangers and experiences with courage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Flying Tabbies eventually land in a new, unfamiliar place with dirt, earth, and a little creek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The local birds have to learn to get along with the Flying Tabbies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mrs. Tabby stays behind as she is getting married and wants her children to have their own lives.</p> Signup and view all the answers