Question

The Mice In Council A. All the mice thought this was an excellent idea. B. They talked about lots of plans but none of them seemed like they would work. C. However, an older mouse got up and spoke, "This is a really good idea but who is going to tie the bell around the cat's neck?" D. One day a group of mice decided to call a meeting to see what they could do about the cat which was always trying to catch them. E. At last, a young mouse got up and said that a bell should be hung around the cat's neck so all the mice would be able to hear when he was coming closer.

Answer 1

1 D

2 B

3 E

4 A

5 C

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Answer 2

The passage you provided seems to describe a scenario involving a group of mice trying to come up with a solution to deal with a cat that is a threat to them. Here is a summary of the events:

1. A group of mice gathers for a meeting to discuss what they can do about the cat that constantly threatens them.

2. During the meeting, there is enthusiasm and agreement among the mice about finding a solution to their cat problem (sentence A).

3. The mice discuss various plans, but none of them seem practical or effective (sentence B).

4. An older mouse stands up and points out the main challenge with their ideas: no one has come up with a feasible way to actually implement their plans, particularly who will tie the bell around the cat's neck (sentence C).

5. Finally, a young mouse suggests the idea of hanging a bell around the cat's neck, which would allow the mice to hear the cat approaching and have a warning (sentence E).

It's a classic fable or story often used to illustrate the concept that it's one thing to come up with an idea, but it's another to figure out how to execute it and deal with practical challenges.