1. In the beginning of this book Dave says, "My father is always talking about how having a dog can be very educational for a boy. This is one reason I got a cat." How is having Cat educational for Dave? Why does he choose a cat instead of a dog for a pet?

2. In the beginning of the story Dave talks about his father as very stiff and quick-tempered. When does this image of Mr. Mitchell begin to change?

3. Dave is willing to sacrifice a vacation to chase Cat when the pet jumps from the car. Why? Would you have acted in the same way?

4. Imagine Dave telling the story of Cat to his children, twenty years after the events took place. What would he say?

What do you think Tom would remember about Dave after twenty years?

5. Neville has stated that one of...