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Cat's Eye Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the work of literature "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood.

A multiple-choice quiz by MyGirl2000. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
MyGirl2000
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
359,359
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. In Margaret Atwood's novel "Cat's Eye", what exactly is the Cat's Eye? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Where did the main character, Elaine Risley, live during her childhood and teenage years in the story "Cat's Eye"? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. The novel describes incidents from Elaine Risley's childhood. What happens after Cordelia throws Risley's hat into the ravine? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of Elaine's painting that depicts the Virgin Mary carrying the marble to the bridge? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. The theme of the novel "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood centers on the traumatic experiences of Elaine Risley. What one of the items listed is the major theme discussed in this story? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. In the book "Cat's Eye", Elaine and her family traveled in the northern part of Canada. What was her father's scientific occupation that made this possible? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Elaine states in this literary work that, "They are my best friends. I have never had any friends before and I'm terrified of losing them. I want to ____________." What did she want to do? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Ben, Risley's second husband, is a travel agent. His travel agency specializes in vacations to which of these destinations? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Elaine's memories and sense of self-worth affect her self-esteem and identity. Is this reflected in her paintings?


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Question 10 of 10
10. The author of "Cat's Eye" is Margaret Atwood. Did her father, Carl Edmund Atwood also have the same profession as Risley's father?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In Margaret Atwood's novel "Cat's Eye", what exactly is the Cat's Eye?

Answer: a treasured marble

 In the novel, the main character, Elaine, is particularly fond of a certain blue marble with a swirl in the middle. The children often play with marbles in this piece of literature.
2. Where did the main character, Elaine Risley, live during her childhood and teenage years in the story "Cat's Eye"?

Answer: Toronto, Canada

 The protagonist, Elaine Risley, is a nearly fifty year old painter who lives in Toronto, Canada during her childhood and teenage years. The novel describes the city of Toronto during the 1940s and 1950s and then shows how this city had changed by the 1980's.
3. The novel describes incidents from Elaine Risley's childhood. What happens after Cordelia throws Risley's hat into the ravine?

Answer: Risley has a vision of the Virgin Mary

 Elaine Risley lies soaking wet after going after the hat that Cordelia has thrown into the ravine. She has a vision of the Virgin Mary, which later changes her thoughts about life.
4. What is the name of Elaine's painting that depicts the Virgin Mary carrying the marble to the bridge?

Answer: Unified Field Theory

 This is the name of the painting that reflects Elaine's vision of the Virgin Mary holding the "cat's eye" treasured marble. Later in the novel, this painting shows Elaine the healing nature of the Virgin Mary that she so desperately needs.
5. The theme of the novel "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood centers on the traumatic experiences of Elaine Risley. What one of the items listed is the major theme discussed in this story?

Answer: girlhood trauma

 The primary theme of the novel, according to the author in a book group corner interview, "deals with girlhood traumas that continue into adulthood". She suggests that girls are distressed with a culture of shared secrets and shifting alliances with girl friends in their lives.

For example, Risley's relationships with her friends change, especially due to Cordelia's behavior. This bullying haunts her into her adulthood.
6. In the book "Cat's Eye", Elaine and her family traveled in the northern part of Canada. What was her father's scientific occupation that made this possible?

Answer: entomologist

 Her family traveled with the father who was an entomologist. He traced various infestations across northern Canada. This time of traveling kept Elaine away from the type of friendships that she desired.
7. Elaine states in this literary work that, "They are my best friends. I have never had any friends before and I'm terrified of losing them. I want to ____________." What did she want to do?

Answer: please

 Elaine desperately wanted to please the only friends she had made. She considered them the best of friends. Her friend, Cordelia, led the bullying that haunted Elaine later in life.
8. Ben, Risley's second husband, is a travel agent. His travel agency specializes in vacations to which of these destinations?

Answer: Mexico

 Elaine lives with her second husband, Ben, in British Columbia, Canada, before the retrospective showing of her paintings in Toronto, Canada. He works as a travel agent for a travel company that specializes in Mexican vacations.
9. Elaine's memories and sense of self-worth affect her self-esteem and identity. Is this reflected in her paintings?

Answer: Yes

Elaine finds healing in her artistic expression with paintings. And yet, memories linger on and events and details in life are still a factor in her thoughts of herself.
10. The author of "Cat's Eye" is Margaret Atwood. Did her father, Carl Edmund Atwood also have the same profession as Risley's father?

Answer: Yes

Margaret Atwood's father was an entomologist and he later became a professor at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. There is some similarity in the novel, however it is not an autobiographically written work.
Source: Author MyGirl2000

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