View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Robert comes to pick up Margot for their date driving what model of car?

2. The narrator describes Robert kissing Margot in what manner outside of the market?

3. Just before Margot leaves the market to head toward her dorm room, Robert kisses Margot on what part of her body?

4. When Margot texts Robert that her parents are asking about him, he sends her back what type of emoji?

5. In what area of town is Margot's workplace located?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Margot's relationship with Robert change over her winter break?

2. How many pets does Robert have and how does Margot know this information?

3. What kind of transportation do Margot and Robert use to get to the movie theater?

4. What conclusions does Margot draw about Robert based on their first phase of texting correspondence?

5. What are Margot's intentions when she comments on Robert's choice of candy?

6. What behavior of Robert's takes Margot by surprise when she returns from winter break?

7. For what reason do Robert and Margot refrain from entering the underground bar chosen by Robert?

8. Margot feels what type of emotion on her walk back from 7-11 to her dorm?

9. Compare and contrast the clothing worn by Margot and Robert on their date.

10. The second time Margot sees Robert, what backhanded compliment does he give her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trace the characterization arc of Robert’s character throughout the story "Cat Person." Discuss whether Robert is a round or flat character and whether Margot is a static or dynamic character.

Essay Topic 2

What message does Roupenian send within the pages of "Cat Person" concerning the link between the feminine identity and the emotion of fear?

Essay Topic 3

How is the topic of technology treated within "Cat Person" and how does its treatment relate to the story's depicted messages?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 823 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample