The Cat Who Went to Heaven

Where is the setting of the story?

• China

• Japan

• Hong Kong

What did the artist do first before he began his painting?

• Went out to buy art supplies

• Ate a large meal

• Spent three days trying to understand Buddha

Why did the artist draw the snail first?

• He wanted to start with one of the easier animals first.

• Snails are very important in Japanese tradition.

• The snail was the first creature to sacrifice himself for Buddha.

The author says, “Suddenly he heard the hiss of an arrow…”. For which physical sense is that written?

• Tasting

• Seeing

• Hearing

Choose the event, which happened first.

• The priest hires the artist

• The artist sells his last vase

Why does the artist think the cat might have had something to do with his good luck?

• She showed human qualities

• She was three coloured cat

• She was like a soft cotton ball

What is the story of the water buffalo supposed to teach us?

• You can get more from kindness than meanness

• There are a few rare animals that can talk

• Betting is a good way to make a fortune

The meaning of obstinate is :

• agreeable

• stubborn

• flexible

Her whiskers (a)   and she put up one paw to show her approval.

The artist thought that Good Fortune was more (a)   than a priest.