Macavity: The Mystery Cat

Macavity, also called the "Mystery Cat", goes by a more unusual name. Who is this master criminal that has inspired a poem?

• Hooded Claw

• Mungojerrie

• Hidden Paw

• Griddlebone"

In the poem Macavity is described. What kind of cat is he?

• A Tortoiseshell (Calico)

• A Manx Tom

• A Ginger Cat

• A Tabby Cat

Macavity leaves Scotland Yard in bafflement, but who does he leave in despair?

• The Flying Squad

• The Serious Crimes Unit

• The Serious Fraud Squad

• Special Branch

"He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a ...". What does he move like?

• A snake

• A kite

• A swing

• A tail

Explain a similar quality found in this comparison (from Q4)

When the authorities go to find him he is either "resting, or a-licking of his thumbs," or some unusual activity. Which other unusual activity does the "Mystery Cat" engage in?

• Fluffing his tail"

• "Doing complicated long division sums"

• Planning a dinner party

• "Planning a daring caper"

When a crime has been discovered where is Macavity?

• He's not there

• He's on the roof

• He's in the shadows

• He's in the crowd

At the end of the poem an allusion is used to compare Macavity to a famous person. What is the allusion?

• The "Napoleon of Crime"

• The "Crippen of Crime"

• The "Moriarty of Crime"

• The "Biggs of Crime"

The allusion is used to point out which of the following?

• the ultimate defeat and capture of Macavity

• the historical accuracy of Macavity

• the popularity of Macavity on Broadway

• the leadership and control Macavity has over the other cats

What is the refrain of the poem?

• He's always wide awake.

• Macavity's not there!

• (They say he cheats at cards.)

• Macavity: The Mystery Cat