The animals out in the woods heard of this through the housecat, who was greatly admired by them because he was so learned, and so refined and civilized, and so polite and high-bred, and could tell them so much which they didn't know before, and were not certain about afterward. They were much excited about this new piece of gossip, and they asked questions, so as to get at a full understanding of it. They asked what a picture was, and the cat explained.
“It is a flat thing,” he said; “wonderfully flat, marvelously flat, enchantingly flat and elegant. And, oh, so beautiful!”
That excited them almost to a frenzy, and they said they would give the world to see it. Then the bear asked:
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Question
Use the story to answer the question.
How does the cat help develop a theme?
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Responses
The cat takes actions that cause the other animals to learn a lesson.
The cat takes actions that cause the other animals to learn a lesson.
The cat observes others and summarizes a lesson for readers.
The cat observes others and summarizes a lesson for readers.
The cat’s motivations cause other characters to question something.
The cat’s motivations cause other characters to question something.
The cat’s actions and his ultimate fate present a lesson for readers.
The cat’s actions and his ultimate fate present a lesson for readers.
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The correct response is:
The cat’s motivations cause other characters to question something.
In the story, the cat's explanation of the picture and its beauty prompts the other animals to question and seek a fuller understanding of what a picture is, reflecting a theme of curiosity and the pursuit of knowledge.
