Japan's cat Islands

Multiple Choice

What is Japan’s highest mountain, which has inspired artists for generations?

• Mount Aoshima

• Mount Tashiro

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Enoshima

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What is unique about Tashirojima Island compared to the other cat islands?

• It is closer to Tokyo

• Residents also produced silk from silkworms

• There are no cats on the island

• It has no tourist facilities

Multiple Choice

Why do Tashirojima residents believe feeding cats is important?

• It keeps the cats quiet

• It brings good fortune and wealth

• It helps attract more tourists

• It is required by law

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about Aoshima Island?

• It has a large resort with cat-shaped cottages

• It has no cars, restaurants, or vending machines

• It is very close to Tokyo

• It has hundreds of human residents

Multiple Choice

What caused many residents to leave Aoshima Island?

• The island was too crowded with cats

• Sardine supplies were depleted

• Tourists were bothering the residents

• There were too few fishing opportunities

Multiple Choice

What is a feature of the southern part of Tashirojima Island?

• A large cat feeding area

• A bustling shopping district

• A train station for visitors

• Cat-shaped cottages and cat-themed artwork

Multiple Choice

Which cat island has a shrine devoted to a cat that died from a falling rock?

• Aoshima

• Tashirojima

• Enoshima

• None of them

Multiple Choice

How long is the train ride from Tokyo to Enoshima Island?

• 30 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 120 minutes

Multiple Choice

What is the central/main idea of the passage

• The passage is describing the rich and heritage of Japan

• The passage is describing the many different places a tourist can visit in Japan

• The passage is describing the Islands of Japan called the Cat Islands

• The passage is historical retelling of Japan's history

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Why do visitors need to take their trash with them on Tashirojima Island?

• There are too many tourists

• It is a local tradition

• Cats may eat the trash

• The island has no waste disposal system

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason cats were originally introduced to Aoshima Island?

• To entertain tourists

• To control the rodent population

• To increase tourism revenue

• To protect the fish supply

Multiple Choice

What do three Islands have in common?

• Tourist attractions

• Large fishing area

• People have refused to live there

• Large cat populations

Multiple Choice

Based on the passage, what caused a decline in the human population on Aoshima Island?

• A depletion of sardines

• Not enough land for himes

• Too many cats

• Not enough tourists visiting the island

Multiple Choice

On the island of Tashirojima, what was the purpose of introducing the cat population?

• To keep the residents happy

• To attract visitors to the island

• To keep mice away from the silkworms

• To bring money to the Island

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning behind feeding the cats on Tashirojima Island?

• Wealth and good fortune

• Happy residents

• Happy Visitors

• Keep away bad luck

Multiple Choice

Japan is an __________ or group of islands.

• archipelago

• cayman

• island key

• enclave

Multiple Choice

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-___________has opportunities for cat lovers and is a 90 minute ride from Tokyo?

• Tokyo Island

• Enoshima Island

• Tahirojima Island

• Aoshima Island

Open Ended

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