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The Naming of Cats by T.S. Eliot

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many different names must a cat have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

What does Eliot mean on line 3 when he states" I'm as mad as a hatter"?

a)

he loves hats

b)

naming cats makes him angry

c)

cat naming is very difficult

d)

he may be thought crazy for naming cats

3.

What was one of the fancier names a cat should have?

a)

Bob

b)

Robert

c)

Electra

d)

Jackson

4.

Are fancy names good enough for a cat according to the aurthor?

a)

No

b)

Yes

5.

Why do cats stay engaged in profound meditation?

a)

to think about its life as a cat

b)

to decide what to eat

c)

contemplate future decisions

d)

to think about his name

6.

According to the author, is it possible to comprehend a cats true name?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

How many different cat names are left over after all of them have been explored?

a)

None

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

8.

Is it possible to guess a cat's true name?

a)

No

b)

Yes

c)

Maybe

9.

How can a cat keep his/her tail perpendicular?

a)

by sitting in the correct way

b)

having long whiskers

c)

being named Jellylorum

d)

having a peculiar and dignified name

10.

Inscrutable on line 31 most likely means?

a)

insecure

b)

poignant

c)

mysterious

d)

difficult