The Mice once called a meeting to decide on a plan to free themselves of their enemy, the Cat. At least they wished to find some way of knowing when she was coming, so they might have time to run away. Indeed, something had to be done, for they lived in such constant fear of her claws that they hardly dared stir from their dens by night or day.

Question

Many plans were discussed, but none of them was thought good enough. At last a very young Mouse got up and said:
"I have a plan that seems very simple, but I know it will be successful. All we have to do is to hang a bell about the Cat's neck. When we hear the bell ringing we will know immediately that our enemy is coming."
All the Mice were much surprised that they had not thought of such a plan before. But in the midst of the rejoicing over their good fortune, an old Mouse arose and said:
"I will say that the plan of the young Mouse is very good. But let me ask one question: Who will bell the Cat?" Answer these questions about the sequence of events in “Belling the Cat.” 5 grade words and do it short

Answer 1

1. What problem did the Mice face?
   They lived in constant fear of the Cat and wanted to know when she was coming.

2. What was the young Mouse's plan?
   He suggested hanging a bell around the Cat's neck so they could hear it and run away.

3. How did the other Mice react to the plan?
   They were surprised and happy that they hadn't thought of it before.

4. What question did the old Mouse ask?
   He asked, "Who will bell the Cat?"

5. What does the old Mouse's question suggest?
   It suggests that while the plan sounds good, it is very difficult to put into action.

Answer 2

Add your continuation of "Belling the Cat"

Answer 3

The Mice fell silent as they considered the old Mouse's question. After a moment, younger Mice began to murmur and shift uneasily. The excitement about the plan quickly faded, and they realized the challenge it posed.

Finally, one brave Mouse spoke up: “What if we all work together? Maybe one of us can get close enough to do it!” The idea sparked some hope among the group, but the old Mouse shook his head. “The Cat is clever and fast. We cannot just rush in and hope for the best.”

Another Mouse suggested, “Perhaps we could set a trap to distract her while one Mouse sneaks in to tie the bell.” The Mice began to discuss this idea, brainstorming different ways to distract the Cat. They talked about tossing scraps of food in one direction or making noise in another part of the house to draw her away.

However, deep down, many Mice still felt uneasy about the danger. They knew that getting close to the Cat was risky. The old Mouse, sensing their fear, reminded them, “No plan can succeed if we are not willing to act. We need courage and strategy.”

With newfound determination, the Mice decided to form a team. They would train together, practice their distraction techniques, and prepare for the day they would try to bell the Cat. Each Mouse had a role: some would gather food; others would create noise; a few brave ones would continue to study the Cat's movements.

Weeks passed, and the Mice worked diligently, feeling a sense of teamwork and strength they hadn't felt before. Finally, the day came when they believed they were ready.

As they executed their plan, they successfully distracted the Cat. One quick Mouse sneaked up behind her and managed to attach the bell! The sound of the bell rang out, and the Mice celebrated with cheers as they realized their fear was now replaced with the joyful sound of their freedom.

From that day on, whenever they heard the bell, they would scurry to safety, but they were no longer paralyzed by fear. Instead, they worked together as a team and had courage to face their problems, reminding them that sometimes, it takes more than just a good idea to succeed—it takes unity and bravery as well.