Mewsa Intelligence Test

MEWSA INTELLIGENCE TEST Back Fence Cat Club Chapter
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1. Dogs come when they're called. Cats take a message and get back to you. Mary Bly: A. True; B. False
2. Cats are smarter than dogs. You can't get eight cats to pull a sled through snow. Jeff Valdez: A. True; B. False
3. Pictured here are the brain of a cat and the brain of a d*g. Which is the cat's brain?: A.; B.
Section II -Cat Superstitions
1. White cats were once considered unlucky in many countries.: A. True; B. False
2. According to folklore a cat can predict the weather. If she washed behind her ears it might rain.: A. True; B. False

Section III - Cat Facts
1. How many hours out of 24 does a cat sleep?: A. 12 to 14 hours; B. 16 to 18 hours
2. The first domesticated cats were worshipped by the Egyptians.: A. True; B. False
3. A long long time ago the Japanese emperor decreed all cats be allowed to roam free because rats and mice were damaging granaries and had almost destroyed the silk industry. CATS saved the Japanese economy.: A. True; B. False
4. Humans need cats more than cats need humans.: A. True; B. False
Section IV - Cat Quotes
1. The French Writer Colette once said, "Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet." She was referring to "cat" when she wrote "our perfect companion".: A. True; B. False
2. Finish this sentence: The cat loves fish but does not like .... English Proverb: A. chicken.; B. to wet her paws.; C. shrimp.
3. Finish this sentence: Cats are rather delicate creatures and they are subject to a good many ailments, but I never heard of a cat who .... Joseph Wood Krutch: A. Suffered insomnia.; B. Had headaches.
4. There are no ordinary cats. Collette: A. True; B. False
Section V - Government and Geography
1. Mary Todd Lincoln would not allow Abraham Lincoln to have cats in the White House.: A. True; B. False
2. Who is really in control of the White House?: A. President Clinton; B. Socks
3. What is the Spanish word for cat?: A. gato; B. neko; C. kottur
4. The White House is called the White House because:: A. The Senate and House of Representatives couldn't agree on a colour.; B. After the British burned it down, it was painted white.; C. It was a neutral colour.
5. What did loyal cat patriots do at the Boston Catnip Tea Party?: A. Sent out for salmon crumpets.; B. Dumped the catnip tea into Boston Harbor.; C. Stole the catnip tea from the British and gave it to Catrick Henry.
6. In Ancient Eqypt people who owned cats could get a tax deduction for each cat.: A. True; B. False; Warning: Do not try this with the IRS.
Section VI - Anatomy
1. Why do cats have whiskers?: A. To tickle Meowmies during the morning wake up call; B. To help them find their way in the dark.; C. To prevent them from putting their head in a jar.; D. None of the above.; E. All of the above.
2. How many paws does a cat have?: A. 3; B. 4; C. 6
3. A vigorously wagging tail denotes what emotion?: A. Joy; B. Fear; C. Anger
4. What is the scientific term describing a cat with extra toes on a foot.: A. Cat with lotsa toes.; B. Polydactyly; C. Polyandrous; D. Digitoegenous
5. Kittens begin purring at about one week old and can even purr while nursing.: True; False
Section VII - Movies and Books
1. In the Wizard of Oz, the lion asked the Wizard for the only thing he didn't have, which was?: A. A heart; B. A brain; C. Some courage
2. "The Cat Who Came For Christmas" by Cleveland Amory was:: A. Found on the author's doorstep on Christmas Eve.; B. Found in a New York alley on Christmas Eve.; C. Rescued from an animal pound on Christmas Eve.
Section VIII - Knowledge of "BFCC"
1. Who is Grand Master of the Back Fence Cat Club: A. Jessica; B. Henry Von Tudor; C. Leo
2. Who is this cat's WinkWink?: A. Primrose; B. Cubbins; C. Freya
3. In what country does the Grand Master of the BFCC reside?: A. Canada; B. England; C. United States
4. What colour are her/his eyes?: A. Baby Blue; B. Sea Green; C. Sunny Yellow

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