The Catbird Seat

by James Thurber

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The Catbird Seat - Key Plot Points Quiz

  1. Why did Mr. Martin decide to "rub out" Ulgine Barrows in "The Catbird Seat"?

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  2. Why didn't Mr. Martin kill Mrs. Barrows in her apartment in "The Catbird Seat"?

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  3. What did Mr. Martin do to make his story more believable to Mr. Fitweiler?

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  4. Why does Mr. Fitweiler discharge Mrs. Barrows?

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  5. What does Mr. Martin decide to do instead of killing Mrs. Barrows?

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  6. What literary device is exemplified in the passage about Mrs. Barrow's changes in "Catbird Seat"?

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  7. What was Mr. Martin's initial plan to deal with Ulgine Barrows?

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  8. Who introduced Mrs. Barrows into the firm in "Catbird Seat"?

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