Kath and Mouse
Answer the questions in complete sentences in your notebook. Use textual evidence to support
your ideas
1. Why does Kath pick on Helen? Give two reasons.
2. List three nasty things that Kath does to Mouse (Helen).
3. Which character is the protagonist? Explain
4. Who is the narrator? What point of view is used to tell the story?
5. What event brings Kevin and Helen together? Why?
6. Describe the setting of the story.
7. What finally made Kath “queen of nothing”?
8. List two adjectives that would best describe Helen. Use a piece of evidence from the story for each to support your choices.
9. What does the last line tell us about Kevin?
10. Do you think that Kath has learned anything from her experiences? Why or why not?
11. What importance does the character Christine play?
“KATH AND MOUSE” PLOT GRAPH
Fill in the parts of the plot graph using specific information from the story. Use page numbers to
indicate your references. Be sure to 1) list components of the Exposition, 2) identify the Trigger
Incident, 3) include at least 3 events from the story that make up the Rising Action, 4) accurately
identify the Climax, and 5) provide specific Falling Action and 6) Resolution plot elements.
Respond in a good paragraph:
What is the best way to handle the situation if you are bullied?
Think of three courses of action:
Bullying
What can a person
who is being bullied
do to help
him/herself?
Topic sentence:
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Alternative three:
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Concluding Sentence:
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