The Two Little Kittens Poem Question and Answers

‘Two Little Kittens’ a children poem possibly by Jane Taylor. Here you would get question and answers of the poem as given in the class 5 English textbook Lavender. Click here to read explanation and notes on ‘The Two Little Kittens’ .

Textbook Question & Ans.

Time to Answer

A. Answer these questions.

1. What kind of weather is depicted in the poem?

• humid weather
• stormy weather
• sunny weather
• scorching weather

2. Why were the kittens fighting?

• one of them had a toy and the other one didn’t
• one of them had a glass of milk and the other one didn’t
• one of them had cheese and the other one didn’t
• one of them had a mouse and the other one didn’t

3. Where did the kittens decide to rest after being thrown out of the room?

• besides the kitchen door
• on the snow
• on the mat at the door
• in their basket

Answers:

1. stormy weather.
2. one of them had a mouse and the other one didn’t.
3. on the mat at the door.

B. Answer these questions.

1. What did the two kittens do one night?
2. What did the old woman do when the kittens began to fight?
3. Why did the kittens creep into the room?
4. What prompted the kittens to reconcile with one another in the end?

Answers: Set 1

1. The two kittens began to quarrel and then to fight one night (Stanza 1).
2. When the kittens began to fight, the old woman seized her sweeping broom and swept the two kittens right out of the room (Stanza 3).
3. The kittens crept into the room as quiet as mice (Stanza 5) because they were all wet with the snow and cold as ice (Stanza 5).
4. The kittens reconciled because they found it was better to lie down and sleep than to quarrel and fight  especially considering the harsh weather conditions (Stanza 5). They learned that being together and warm was more important than arguing over the mouse.

Set 2

1. The two kittens began to quarrel and then to fight one night (Stanza 1).
2. When the kittens began to fight, the old woman seized her sweeping broom and swept the two kittens right out of the room (Stanza 3).
3. The kittens crept into the room as quiet as mice (Stanza 5) because they were all wet with the snow and cold as ice (Stanza 5).
4. The kittens reconciled because they found it was better to lie down and sleep than to quarrel and fight  especially on a cold and stormy night (Stanza 5). They realised being warm and together was more important than arguing over the mouse.

Set 3

1. The two kittens began to quarrel and then to fight one night (Stanza 1).

2. When the kittens began to fight, the old woman seized her sweeping broom and swept the two kittens right out of the room (Stanza 3).

3. The kittens crept into the room **as quiet as mice (Stanza 5) because they were all wet with the snow and cold as ice (Stanza 5).

4. The kittens reconciled because they found it was better, that stormy night, to lie down and sleep than to quarrel and fight (Stanza 5). They learned that being together and warm was more important than fighting over the mouse. 

Reference to the context

Read these lines from the poem and answer the questions that follow.

1. I told you before ’twas a stormy night
   When these two little kittens began to fight;
   The old woman seized her sweeping broom,
   And swept the two kittens right out of the room.
   
   a. Who are the main characters in the poem?
   i. the narrator
   ii. the two little kittens
   iii. the mouse
   iv. the old womanb.
   
   b. Why did the fight begin?c. What did the old woman do to stop them from fighting?
   d. It was a stormy night both inside and outside the house. Explain.
   e. What did they do when they came back inside the house?

Answers:

1. a. ii. the two little kittens
   b. The fight began because one kitten had a mouse and the other didn’t. Both wanted to have the
   mouse and neither was willing to give up.
   c. The old woman swept the kittens out of the house with her broom to stop them from fighting.
   d. It was a stormy night both inside and outside the house — it was stormy and cold outside. The
   storm inside the house refers to the fight between the kittens.
   e. They stopped quarrelling and reconciled after coming back inside the house.

Time to think and answer

1. Just like the kittens, do you also fight with your sibling? How do you cope with the situation afterwards?

2. In the end, both the kittens came inside the house and decided to sleep rather than fight with each other. Why do you think they did that? Tell the class about it.

Answers: Theere cannot be one answer here. Few sample answers are given here.

Sample 1

1. Sharing about Fighting with Siblings:

Many siblings fight sometimes, just like the kittens in the poem. (Yes, I might fight with my sibling too.) There can be different reasons, like wanting the same toy or feeling unheard.

When things get heated, I try to take a deep breath and calm down. Sometimes, it helps to walk away for a few minutes and come back when I’m feeling less upset. Talking things out with my sibling can also help us understand each other’s point of view and find a solution. (You can share your own coping mechanisms!)

2. Why the Kittens Reconciled:

The kittens probably stopped fighting because being outside in the cold storm was much worse than sharing a warm space together. They realized that being cold and lonely wasn’t worth fighting over a mouse.

They might have also felt scared and missed the comfort of their home. Sometimes, experiencing a negative consequence can make us appreciate what we have, like the warmth and security of being together.

This teaches us that even though siblings might disagree, it’s usually better to work things out and be friends than to be alone and miserable.

Sample 2

1. Sharing my experience (Replace with your own experience):

Yes, just like the kittens, I do fight with my sibling sometimes. It can be over things like who gets to use the remote control first, who gets the bigger slice of cake, or maybe even just because we’re both feeling grumpy.

Afterwards, how I cope with the situation depends. Sometimes, we cool down quickly and just forget about it. Other times, we might need some space and avoid talking for a while. But usually, we eventually end up talking about what happened and try to work things out.

2. Why the kittens stopped fighting (Explanation for the class):

There are a couple of reasons why the kittens in the poem decided to stop fighting and sleep together:

• The discomfort of the storm: The poem mentions a stormy night with frost and snow (Stanza 4). Being kicked out made them realize how cold and uncomfortable it was outside. They probably valued the warmth and security of their home more after experiencing the harshness of the storm.
• The importance of being together: Being alone and facing the storm likely made them lonely and scared. They might have missed each other’s company and realized that being together, even with a little disagreement, was better than being alone.

This situation teaches us that sometimes a little hardship can put things in perspective. It might make us appreciate the things we have, like a warm home or a good sibling relationship. Just like the kittens, we can learn to overcome disagreements and value the importance of being together.

Sample 3

1. Sharing about Fighting with Siblings:

Many siblings fight sometimes, just like the kittens in the poem. (You can answer yes or no depending on your experience).

If I do fight with my sibling, it can happen for different reasons, maybe like the kittens fighting over a toy. Afterwards, how I cope depends on the situation. Sometimes, we cool down on our own and come back to apologize or talk things out. Other times, a parent might help us resolve the issue.

2. Why the Kittens Reconciled:

The kittens stopped fighting because they learned a valuable lesson. Here’s why they decided to sleep together:

• The discomfort of the storm: After being thrown out, they faced the harsh reality of the cold and snow. This was much worse than any disagreement they had inside.
• The importance of warmth and shelter: Being cold and wet made them realize the value of their home’s warmth and comfort.
• Cooperation is better than fighting: They probably realized that fighting wasn’t worth being miserable together. They could be warm and happy if they just stopped fighting.

So, the kittens learned that getting along and having each other’s back, even if they don’t always see eye-to-eye, is better than fighting and being alone.

Time to Enjoy

1. Write 8 sets of rhyming words from the poem.

Answer: Rhyming words are given below:

1. night- fight none- begun cat- that
   fight- night broom- room snow- grow
   door- floor mice- ice
2. Stanza 1 – aabb Stanza 2 – ccbb Stanza 3 – aadd Stanza 4 – eeff
   Stanza 5 – ggaa

3. Write on-line summary of each stanza.

Ans. One-line summary of each stanza is given below:

Stanza1: One stormy night two kittens were quarrelling and fighting over a mouse as one had a mouse and
the other had none.
Stanza 2: The bigger cat wanted the mouse but the smaller one was not willing; the elder cat made a claim
over the mouse which the younger one denied.
Stanza 3: It was a cold stormy night when the kittens started to quarrel and the old woman who was
sweeping the room threw the kittens out with her broom.
Stanza 4: Out of the house, the ground was filled with frost, and it was cold, so the kittens laid on the
doormat to wait for the woman to finish sweeping.
Stanza 5: Ultimately the kittens realised that it was better to sleep inside the warm room than fight over a
mouse in the bitter cold outside.

4. The poem tells us that if we fight amongst ourselves, we end up harming ourselves. If you were one of the cats, how would you have handled the situation without fighting. Tell the class.

Answer: Students may have their own answers but here sample answers are given.

Sample Set 1

If I were one of the kittens in the poem, here’s how I would have handled the situation without fighting:

1. Meow for Attention: Instead of jumping straight to fighting, I would have meowed loudly to get my sibling’s attention. This would let them know I’m interested in the mouse.
2. Share the Prize: Cats are natural hunters, and catching a mouse is exciting. I would have suggested sharing the mouse. We could have taken turns playing with it, or maybe even split it if it was a toy mouse.
3. Offer a Trade: If sharing the mouse wasn’t an option, I could have offered my sibling something else in exchange. Maybe a favorite toy or the chance to groom each other.
4. Ask for Help: If we couldn’t agree, I would have meowed again and maybe rubbed against our human’s leg. This would show I needed help resolving the situation without resorting to fighting.
5. Take Turns: We could have worked out a system where we took turns playing with things. This way, we both get a chance to enjoy them without fighting

Remember, fighting only leads to trouble, just like it did for us in the poem. By communicating calmly and trying to find a solution that works for both of us, we can have a lot more fun together!

Sample Set 2

If I were one of the kittens in the poem, here’s how I would have handled the situation without fighting:

1. Talk it out: Instead of jumping straight to fighting, I would have tried to meow and communicate with my sibling kitten. Maybe we could have shared the mouse by taking turns playing with it, or perhaps we could have found another toy to play with together.

2. Ask for help: If talking it out didn’t work, I would have tried to meow and get the attention of the old woman. Maybe she could have helped us figure out a way to share the mouse or find another solution.

3. Take turns: We could have taken turns playing with the mouse. This way, we both get to enjoy it, and there wouldn’t be any reason to fight.

4. Find something else to play with: Maybe there were other toys around the house. We could have explored those and found something else fun to play with together.

By communicating, being patient, and looking for creative solutions, we could have avoided the fight and had a much more enjoyable night together! This would have been better than getting kicked out and facing the cold storm.

Sample Set 3

If I were one of the kittens in the poem, here’s how I would have handled the situation without fighting:

1. Meow for Attention: Instead of jumping straight to fighting, I would have first tried to meow and get the other kitten’s attention. Maybe a friendly meow would have sparked a conversation.
2. Share and Take Turns: I could have suggested sharing the mouse! We could have played with it together for a while, or maybe taken turns chasing it.
3. Trade for a Toy: If sharing the mouse wasn’t an option, I could have tried to meow a suggestion. Perhaps we could trade the mouse for another toy, like a ball of yarn, that we both enjoy playing with.
4. Ask the Old Woman: If all else failed, I could have approached the old woman and meowed for help. Maybe she could have found another toy for the other kitten, or helped us figure out a way to share the mouse peacefully.

By trying to communicate and find a solution together, we could have avoided the fight and the misery of being thrown outside on a stormy night. It’s always better to work together and meow-gotiate than to fight!

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