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Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGuin

Please read chapter 1 and answer the following questions using a complete sentence in your best handwriting.

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Chapter 1 Questions:

1.  What is different about Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma?

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2.  Why was Mrs. Tabby worried about her children?

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3.  Name two advantages to having wings?

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4.  Name two disadvantages to having wings?

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5.  What did Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma do at the end of the chapter? Why?

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Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGuin

Please read chapter 2 and answer the following questions using a complete sentence in your best handwriting.

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Chapter 2 Questions:

1.  Pigeons are often used to carry messages. They are called messenger pigeons. So, why was it funny that James said that they were “passenger pigeons” to the pigeon flying by?

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2.  Why was flying not easy for the cats?

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3.  Where did the cats sleep until sunset?

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4.  Where did the cats fly to? Why was it so different for them?

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5.  What did Roger find for the cats to eat for dinner?

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Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGuin

Please read chapter 3 and answer the following questions using a complete sentence in your best handwriting.

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  1. How did the birds feel towards the cats?

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  1. What were the birds concerned about?

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  1. Where were the tabby cats living?

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  1. What happened to James? Why?

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  1. Who was always watching the cats? Why?

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  1. What or who are “Hands” and “Shoes”? What did they do?

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  1. Why does Harriet think this is a good kind of “Hands”?

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  1. Do you think it is wise for Harriet to go back tomorrow? Why or why not?

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Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGuin

Please read chapter 4 and answer the following questions using a complete sentence in your best handwriting.

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  1. What did Harriet find the next day on the big stump?

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  1. Who came with Harriet?

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  1. Who was watching the cats?

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  1. The next day Thelma and James came with Harriet and Roger.

How did Thelma feel about going?

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How did James feel about going?

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  1. The next day, what happened after they were finished eating?

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  1. What did Hank and Susan decide to do with the cats?

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  1. What did the cats think of Hank and Susan?

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