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Ch 4 Macavity the Mystery cat - Gr 8 English

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

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

a)

"Hidden Paw"

b)

"Griddlebone"

c)

"Mungojerrie"

d)

"Hooded Claw"

2.

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

a)

Special Branch

b)

The Serious Fraud Squad

c)

The Flying Squad

d)

The Serious Crimes Unit

3.

"He's broken every human law, he breaks the law of gravity. His powers of levitation would make a ... stare". What person would Macavity make stare at his powers?

a)

Fakir

b)

Politician

c)

Magician

d)

Lama

4.

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

a)

A Manx Tom

b)

A Tortoiseshell (Calico)

c)

A Ginger Cat

d)

A Tabby Cat

5.

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

a)

A swing

b)

A snake

c)

A kite

d)

A pendulum

6.

When a crime has been discovered where is Macavity?

a)

In the crowd

b)

He's nowhere to be seen

c)

On the roof

d)

In the shadows

7.

At the end of the poem the Macavity is given a moniker. What nickname is he called?

a)

The "Biggs of Crime"

b)

The "Moriarty of Crime"

c)

The "Crippen of Crime"

d)

The "Napoleon of Crime"

8.

How does the poet describe him?

a)

Hidden paw

b)

Master criminal

c)

Monster of depravity

d)

All of the Above

9.

“His brow is deeply lined with _____”

a)

Sleep

b)

Caution

c)

Thought

d)

Suspicion

10.

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

a)

Special Branch

b)

The Serious Fraud Squad

c)

The Flying Squad

d)

The Serious Crimes Unit