Mouse in the House

What can the reader infer about the cats based on the poem?

• The cats were unaware at first that the mouse was in the house.

• The cats were distracted from seeing the mouse because of the spiders in the house.

• The cats were excited about the presence of the mouse in the house.

• The cats were playful with the mouse while it was in the house.

Which set of lines from the poem best supports the answer to Part A?

• “prowling the grounds, territorial guards who swing from curtains to demolish flies,” (lines 5-7)

• “but there he is, again! a silvery flash the size of my thumb, his diagram of house plans evidently lost,” (lines 11-13)

• “the minuscule intruder blunders into a room of sleeping cats, lurches over chairs, footstool, stacks of books,” (lines 14-16)

• “broom in hand, I keep back the cats, I scoop up the mouse” (lines 20-22)

What is the main theme of the story 'Mouse in the House'?

• A) Adventure

• B) Intrusion

• C) Friendship

• D) Mystery

Which word best describes the mouse's behavior in the story?

• A) Cautious

• B) Reckless

• C) Playful

• D) Timid

What literary device is used in the phrase 'silvery flash the size of my thumb'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

In the context of the story, what does the mouse symbolize?

• A) Chaos

• B) Curiosity

• C) Fear

• D) Peace

Which sentence from the story indicates the mouse's unexpected appearance?

• A) 'The house was quiet and still.'

• B) 'A sudden rustle caught my attention.'

• C) 'The cat purred softly on the windowsill.'

• D) 'The sun set behind the hills.'

What can be inferred about the homeowner's reaction to the mouse?

• A) They are amused.

• B) They are frightened.

• C) They are indifferent.

• D) They are annoyed.

Which of the following best describes the setting of 'Mouse in the House'?

• A) A bustling city apartment

• B) A quiet suburban home

• C) A rural farmhouse

• D) An abandoned warehouse

What is the tone of the story 'Mouse in the House'?

• A) Humorous

• B) Suspenseful

• C) Melancholic

• D) Joyful