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    The document contains a reading passage about the short story "The Cat That Walked by Himself" by Rudyard Kipling. It also includes 10 multiple choice comprehension questions about characters, events, and literary devices in the story. An extended response question at the end asks about the character trait of the Cat that offends others, and the student response identifies that the Cat is arrogant and lone, as evidenced by his insistence on walking alone and feeling smarter than others.

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    24/09/21

    Valeria López 8°

    The Cat That Walked by Himself


    By Rudyard Kipling

    Directions: Read the short story. Answer the questions. Refer to the text to
    check your answers when appropriate.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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

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


    a. The Man b. The Woman
    c. The Cow d. The Cat
    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.

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


    a. The Bat b. The Dog
    c. The Horse d. The Cow

    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.

    9. Which poetic device or technique is used in the following sentence?


    "The smoke of the fire at the back of the Cave came down in clouds from the
    roof--puff!"
    a. Rhyme b. Simile
    c. Onomatopoeia d. Repetition

    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.

    Extended Response:
    The Cat makes a lot of enemies in this story. What is it about the Cat that offends
    so many others? Which character trait do others find offensive? Support your
    answer with at least two examples from the text.
    The Cat is shown in the story as someone who is arrogant and lone.
    The Cat repeats multiple times in the story that he will always be the cat that walks by
    himself which is the main reason why the Man and the Dog didn't come up to an
    agreement.
    The Cat also seems to feel contempt for others and sees himself as smarter than the
    rest, repeats the sentence ‘’This is a very wise Woman, but she is not so wise as I am’’.

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