Quiz on Cats and Dogs

What order do both cats and dogs belong to?

• Primates

• Carnivora

• Rodentia

• Aves

What is one similarity between cats and dogs mentioned in the text?

• They both have wings.

• They both have special molars for shearing meat.

• They both live in water.

• They both lay eggs.

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Which animals are included in the Feliformia group along with cats?

• Bears and wolves

• Mongoose, tigers, cheetahs, and lions

• Elephants and rhinos

• Sharks and dolphins

The name Carnivora suggests that the animals in this order are all (a)   .

• They all eat plants.
• They all live in water.
• They are all carnivores.
• They all fly.

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How many words can dogs learn to recognize?

• 35 words

• 80 words

• 165 words

• 300 words

Which animal is more independent in nature?

• Known for loyalty and companionship

• Cats

• Highly social and dependent on society

• Dogs

• Often seen as aloof and self-reliant

• Humans

• Often migratory and flock together

• Birds

When are cats more active?

• During the day

• At night

• In the morning

• In the afternoon

What is one reason cats may be better hunters than dogs?

• They have more taste buds

• They have been bred to hunt mice

• They are more social

• They can learn more words

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How many taste buds do cats have?

• 1,700

• 9,000

• 473

• 300 million

Both dogs and cats offer (a)   as pets.

• Solitude
• Friendship and love
• More taste buds
• Better hunting skills

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