The Gumbie Cat

Based on the poem, what is the cat’s work?

• to sleep away hours in the sun 
• to create an organized household 
• to surprise the humans in the house 
• to make friends with other creatures 

In lines 7-14, how does the cat attempt to improve the manners of the mice?

• by keeping them busy 
• by chasing them around 
• by giving them a lecture 
• by teaching them to cook 

What is the meaning of the word disorderly in the following lines? “So she's formed, from that lot of disorderly louts, A troop of well-disciplined helpful boy-scouts”

• happy 
• organized
• uncontrolled
• well-behaved 

What do lines 1-6 suggest about the cat during the day?

• She is lazy
• She is angry.
• She is lonely
• She is annoyed

In the poem, which word BEST describes the speaker’s attitude toward the cat?

• amused
• hopeful
• resentful 
• confused