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Mina

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  • What would you have done if you were Mina?
    answers will vary
  • How are Mina and her father different?
    Mina is careful and thoughtful, while her father is adventurous and carefree.
  • Did you think the story was funny, suspenseful, or both? Explain your answer.
    answers will vary
  • Would you like to have Mina's father as your dad? Why or why not?
    answers will vary
  • Why is it important to listen to warnings from others?
    Sometimes other people notice problems that we miss.
  • What does Mina's father keep saying?
    Everything will be fine.
  • Who finally tells the truth about the animals?
    The doctor.
  • What kinds of things does Mina's father like to bring home?
    Strange surprises from the outside world.
  • Who is the main character in the story?
    Mina, a little mouse.
  • What happens when the first cat does not eat?
    Mina's father brings home two more "squirrels."
  • What lesson did Mina's father learn?
    He should listen more carefully to Mina's concerns.
  • What animal does Mina's father say he found?
    He says he found a squirrel.
  • What does Mina enjoy doing?
    She loves reading books and spending time quietly.
  • Do you think Mina's father was trying to cause trouble? Why or why not?
    No. He meant well, but he did not realize the danger.
  • What does Mina think about the "squirrel"?
    She thinks it is really a cat.
  • Who does Mina live with?
    Her father.
  • What is one thing Mina did that helped solve the problem?
    She stayed alert and recognized the danger.
  • What was your favorite part of the book?
    answers will vary
  • Why was Mina worried about the squirrel?
    She knew it looked and acted like a cat.
  • Would you have trusted the "squirrel"? Why or why not?
    answers will vary
  • What does the doctor say the squirrels really are?
    Cats.
  • What character trait does Mina show when the cats chase them?
    Courage (bravery).
  • Who was your favorite character in the story? Why?
    answers will vary
  • How did Mina feel when her father kept bringing home cats?
    Worried, nervous, and frustrated.
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