Mouser and the Village of Mousehole

The story follows Mouser, a cat, and her owner Tom in the village of Mousehole. During a harsh winter, the village faces starvation due to a storm preventing fishing. Tom and Mouser bravely venture out to sea, using Mouser's singing to calm the storm. They return with a bountiful catch, saving the village. This tale is celebrated annually with a feast, symbolizing hope and resilience.

What is the name of the village where the story is set?

• Mousehole

• Mouser

• Mazal

• Cornwall

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What did Mouser dislike about her son's inn?

• It was too quiet

• It was too far

• It was always closed

• It was noisy and smoky

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What was Mouser's favorite type of food?

• Vegetables

• Salted Pilchards

• Bread

• Fresh fish

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the villagers eat when they ran out of fish?

• Cheese

• Bread

• Salted Pilchards

• Fresh vegetables

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why did Old Tom decide to go fishing despite the storm?

• He was bored

• He had no family to mourn him

• He wanted to explore

• He wanted to prove his bravery

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did Mouser do to help Old Tom during the storm?

• She repaired the boat

• She caught the fish

• She steered the boat

• She sang to calm the storm

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the villagers do when they saw Old Tom's boat missing?

• They went to sleep

• They lit candles and lanterns

• They called for help

• They went fishing

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

What did the great storm-cat do when it heard Mouser's purring?

• It ignored her

• It attacked the boat

• It calmed down

• It grew angrier

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What did the villagers do to celebrate Old Tom's return?

• They held a feast

• They went fishing

• They built a new boat

• They moved to another village

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What message do the lights of Mousehole village convey?

• A call for help

• Hope and a safe haven

• A celebration of summer

• A warning to sailors

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2