Understanding the Cat in the Hat

On a rainy day, two children, Sally and her brother, are bored at home. The Cat in the Hat arrives, offering fun but causing chaos with his tricks. Despite warnings from their fish, the Cat introduces Things 1 and 2, who create more mess. As their mother approaches, the children manage to capture the Things, and the Cat cleans up the mess just in time. The story ends with the children pondering whether to tell their mother about the day's events.

What was the weather like at the beginning of the story?

• Sunny and warm

• Foggy and humid

• Rainy and cold

• Snowy and windy

Who was the first to express concern about the Cat's presence?

• Thing 1

• Sally

• The narrator

• The fish

What did the Cat balance on his head while standing on a ball?

• A book and a cup

• A cake and a rake

• A fish and a toy ship

• A fan and a kite

What happened when the Cat fell from the ball?

• He caught the fish

• He landed safely

• He broke a window

• Everything he was balancing fell

What did the Cat bring out of the box?

• A magic wand

• Thing 1 and Thing 2

• A new hat

• A pair of shoes

What activity did Thing 1 and Thing 2 enjoy?

• Reading books

• Flying kites

• Painting

• Playing cards

What did the fish warn about the kites?

• They would scare the cat

• They should not be flown indoors

• They would get tangled

• They would break the windows

How did the narrator manage to stop Thing 1 and Thing 2?

• By offering them a treat

• By asking them nicely

• By using a net

• By calling their mother

What did the Cat do before leaving the house?

• He hid under the bed

• He played another game

• He apologized

• He cleaned up the mess

What dilemma did the children face at the end of the story?

• Whether to clean up the mess themselves

• Whether to invite the Cat back

• Whether to tell their mother about the day's events

• Whether to keep Thing 1 and Thing 2