Symbolism and Themes in a Story

In Ernest Hemingway's 'Cat in the Rain,' an American couple stays at an Italian hotel. The wife notices a cat outside in the rain and desires to rescue it. Despite her efforts, the cat disappears, leaving her disappointed. She reflects on her desires for change and comfort, expressing a longing for a cat, long hair, and a more fulfilling life. The story concludes with the maid bringing a cat to the wife, fulfilling her wish.

Where is the setting of the story 'Cat in the Rain'?

• France

• Greece

• Italy

• Spain

What is the view from the American couple's hotel room?

• A busy street

• A public garden

• A forest

• A mountain

What is the weather like in the story?

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Sunny

• Windy

What does the American wife see outside the window?

• A dog

• A cat

• A squirrel

• A bird

What does the American wife decide to do about the cat?

• Call animal control

• Ask her husband to get it

• Ignore it

• Go down to get it

How does the American wife feel about the hotel owner?

• She dislikes him

• She is indifferent

• She admires him

• She is afraid of him

What does the hotel owner do when the American wife passes by?

• Ignores her

• Bows to her

• Greets her loudly

• Offers her a drink

What happens when the American wife goes to find the cat?

• She finds it

• The cat is sleeping

• The cat is gone

• The cat is injured

What does the maid do when the American wife is looking for the cat?

• Ignores her

• Laughs at her

• Helps her

• Scolds her

How does the American wife feel after not finding the cat?

• Disappointed

• Angry

• Relieved

• Indifferent