The Cat Who Turned On and Off | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Junktown - This is the name of the apparently run-down section of an unnamed Midwestern community that Qwilleran first passes through, investigates and then moves into.

The Daily Fluxion - This is the small town newspaper where Qwilleran works as a writer of features. While he resents what he feels as a comedown in job prestige, over the course of the narrative he finds himself becoming more comfortable.

The Blue Dragon Antique Shop, The Junkery, Three Weird Sisters - These are the more significant junk and antique stores in Junktown.

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