Q 01/05

How many lives are cats traditionally said to have?

A) Seven

B) Three

C) Five

D) Nine

Answer · why

D) Nine

In English-speaking cultures, cats are traditionally said to have nine lives, likely due to their remarkable ability to survive falls and dangerous si...

Q 02/05

What sound does a contented cat typically make?

A) Purring

B) Barking

C) Chirping

D) Howling

Answer · why

A) Purring

Cats purr when they are content, though they may also purr when stressed or unwell. The exact mechanism of purring involves the rapid movement of the ...

Q 03/05

What is a group of cats called?

A) A pack

B) A flock

C) A clowder

D) A herd

Answer · why

C) A clowder

A group of cats is called a clowder. A group of kittens is called a kindle or litter.

Q 04/05

What is the normal lifespan range of a domestic cat?

A) 5-8 years

B) 9-12 years

C) 13-20 years

D) 22-25 years

Answer · why

C) 13-20 years

One study found a median lifespan of 14 years, with an interquartile range of 9 to 17.

Q 05/05

The Bengal breed was created by crossing domestic cats with which wild species?

A) Asian leopard cat

B) Serval

C) Ocelot

D) Jungle cat

Answer · why

A) Asian leopard cat

The breed's name comes from the wild parent's scientific name, Prionailurus bengalensis.