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From the children's classic Cat in the Hat to mystery series with feline sleuths, our curious four-footed friends have been a source of inspiration for authors, and have become central figures in best-selling fiction and non-fiction books. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about some of today's favorite literary cats: |
| 1.
Lilian Jackson Braun, author of the popular mystery series titled
"The Cat Who......,." features two cats in each of her books, Koko
and Yum Yum.
What breed are they? |
a.
Siamese |
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| b.
Ocicat |
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| c.
Sphynx |
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| d.
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| 2.
Rita Mae Brown involves her real-life cat, Sneaky
Pie, in her mystery series. What role does Sneaky
Pie play in Brown’s books? |
a.
the main cat character is modeled after Sneaky
Pie |
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| b.
Sneaky Pie’s paw
prints are placed in the books’ margins next to important “clues” |
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| c.
Sneaky Pie is credited
as the co-author of the series |
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| d.
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| 3.
"Polar Bear" is the subject of three of
Cleveland Amory's best-selling books.
How did Amory get his beloved pet? |
a.
at the Humane Society |
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| b.
he rescued Polar Bear from a burning building |
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| c.
he got Polar Bear as a birthday present |
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| d. he
found Polar Bear in the snow on Christmas Eve |
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| 4.
Shirley Rousseau Murphy writes a fantasy-mystery series that
involves a tomcat named Joe Grey.
What special trait does Joe Grey posses in this exciting series? |
a. he can bark like a dog | |
| b. he can fly | ||
| c. he can talk | ||
| d.
he is psychic |
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| 5.
A Scottish Fold has become author Peter Gethers’ best
friend and traveling companion. A
reformed "cat-hater," Gethers took his feline friend to Paris,
and wrote a delightful account of their shared experiences.
What is this special cat's name? |
a.
Henry |
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| b.
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| c.
Joshua |
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| d.
Norton |
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Answers:
1a, 2c, 3d, 4c, 5d |
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