The Cat That Walked by Himself By Rudyard Kipling

1. Which is NOT one of the ways that the Woman improves the Man's life?

• a. She moves the Man out of his pile of wet leaves.

• b. She teaches the Man to clean up after himself

• c. She starts the fire and keeps it fed

• d. She attracts helpful animal companions

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2. What is the main reason why the Wild Dog approaches the cave?

• a. He is hungry

• b. He is attracted to the warmth of the fire

• c. He is trying to protect the other animals.

• d. He wants to be petted by the Man and the Woman.

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3. Which statement about the Cat is false?

• a. The Cat is sneaky.

• b. The Cat finds a way to get what he wants

• c. The Cat's attitude gets him into trouble.

• d. The Cat is eager to please others.

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4. Which is the correct order of events?

• a. The Cat and the Woman make a deal, the Baby is born, and then the Horse becomes the Man's servant

• b. The Dog becomes Man's friend, the Baby is born, and then the Cat meets the Woman for the first time

• c. The Horse becomes the Man's servant, the Baby is born, and then the Dog becomes Man's friend

• d. The Cat meets the Woman for the first time, the Baby is born, and then the Cat angers the Man

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5. Which character is also known as The Giver of Good Food?

• a. The Man

• b. The Woman

• c. The Cow

• d. The Cat

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6. The Cat makes a deal with the Woman by doing ALL of the following EXCEPT?

• a. The Cat plays with the Baby.

• b. The Cat helps the Baby sleep

• c. The Cat flatters the Woman.

• d. The Cat makes the Man laugh

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7. Which animal is the Cat's closest friend?

• a. The Bat

• b. The Dog

• c. The Horse

• d. The Cow

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8. What is the author's purpose in referring to the reader as "Best Beloved"?

• a. He truly appreciates each and every one of his readers and is expressing his love

• b. He is acting as though the story is being told to a child.

• c. He is writing this story in the olden days when everyone was called "Best Beloved."

• d. He wants the reader to feel comfortable so he is being sweet and endearing.

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10. This text attempts to explain each of the following EXCEPT?

• a. This text explains why cats catch mice.

• b. This text explains why cats always land on their feet

• c. This text explains why cats and dogs fight.

• d. This text explains why cats get along with babies.

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