Understanding Cats and Dogs: A Quiz

What family do domestic cats belong to?

• Felidae

• Hominidae

• Canidae

• Ursidae

How do cats use their whiskers?

• To communicate with other cats

• To balance while walking

• To detect food and changes in airflow

• To attract mates

Why do cats have a better survival rate when falling from higher heights?

• They are lighter than air

• They can fly

• They have parachutes

• They reach terminal velocity and relax

What is a male cat called?

• Kitten

• Queen

• Molly

• Tom

How do dogs' noses differ from humans'?

• They can smell and breathe separately

• They are always dry

• They are larger

• They have fewer receptors

What is one of the roles dogs play in society?

• They are used in crime detection

• They are used for painting

• They are used for farming

• They are used for cooking

What is a common bacteria found in cat bites?

• Salmonella

• Staphylococcus

• Pastorella multocida

• E. coli

What should you do if a dog attacks you?

• Run as fast as you can

• Climb a tree

• Stand still and avoid eye contact

• Throw food at it

What would happen if all cats disappeared?

• Rodent populations would decrease

• Cats would come back

• Rodent populations would increase

• Nothing would change

What is one consequence of a world without dogs?

• Increased crime rates

• More cats

• More trees

• Less pollution