Catwings Return Reading Comprehension Questions
by Ursula K. Le Guin
Part of the Catwings series · Book 2 of 3
Book Summary
Catwings Return tells the story of James and Harriet, two young cats with wings, who leave their safe country home to fly back to the dangerous city. They want to find their mother, Mrs. Tabitha, and their sisters, Jane and Thelma. Along their journey, they meet a kind old woman and her cat who help them. Eventually, James and Harriet reunite with their family, who have found a new, safe home in a library with two friendly children. The book is about the importance of family and finding a safe place to belong.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Catwings Return.
1.Where were James and Harriet living at the beginning of the story?
2.Who was the kind old woman who helped James and Harriet in the city?
3.Where did James and Harriet finally find their mother and sisters?
4.In the story, James felt 'restless' because he wanted to find his family. What does 'restless' mean?
5.When James and Harriet first met Mrs. Jane Tabitha, they were 'wary.' What does it mean to be 'wary'?
6.The library became a safe 'haven' for the catwings. What is a 'haven'?
7.Why did Harriet agree to go with James back to the dangerous city, even though she was worried?
8.How can you tell that Mrs. Jane Tabitha was a kind person?
9.Why was the library a perfect home for the catwings?
10.What is one important lesson the catwings learn about family in this story?
11.What is a main theme of 'Catwings Return'?
12.How did James and Harriet's feelings about the city change from the beginning of their journey to when they found their family?
13.If you were James or Harriet, would you have left the safe country to search for your family in the dangerous city? Why or why not?
14.What do you think makes a place feel like 'home'? How did the library become a home for the catwings?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Catwings Return to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Catwings Return with children.
What was your favorite part of Catwings Return? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Catwings Return, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Catwings Return make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Catwings Return to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Ursula K. Le Guin wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Catwings Series
All 3books →More Reading Questions You Might Like
10 Minutes Till Bedtime
by Peggy Rathmann
39 Clues: One False Note: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2)
by Gordon Korman
39 Clues: The Maze of Bones: A Graphic Novel (39 Clues Graphic Novel #1)
by Rick Riordan
A Ball for Daisy
by Chris Raschka
Frequently Asked Questions
What reading level is Catwings Return?
Catwings Return by Ursula K. Le Guin is recommended for grades K-2 readers with an AR level of 2.9. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Catwings Return?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Catwings Return, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Catwings Return for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
Want your child to try the full quiz?
Just download the free app.
Scan a book cover
any book covers
Answer fun questions
with instant feedback
Watch reading grow
scores and streaks
ReadBuddy.ai
