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Macavity Questions

The document contains 12 multiple choice questions about the character Macavity from the poem "Macavity: The Mystery Cat". It asks about Macavity's nickname, his appearance, crimes, abilities to confuse others and provide alibis to avoid being caught for his misdeeds.

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Macavity Questions

The document contains 12 multiple choice questions about the character Macavity from the poem "Macavity: The Mystery Cat". It asks about Macavity's nickname, his appearance, crimes, abilities to confuse others and provide alibis to avoid being caught for his misdeeds.

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  • Poem Comprehension Questions: This section contains comprehension questions designed to analyze and understand a poem, prompting critical thinking and interpretation.

Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

i. What is Macavity’s nickname?


ii. Why is the Flying Squad frustrated?
iii. Which law does Macavity break?
iv. What makes the fakir stare in wonder?
v. Describe Macavity’s appearance.
vi. Where can you encounter Macavity?
vii. Why does the poet say Macavity is ‘outwardly’ respectable?
viii. Who does the Secret Service suspect when a loss is reported?
ix. What is Macavity expected to be doing after committing a crime?
x. Mention any two qualities of Macavity.
xi. Which two characters does the poet refer to as examples of wicked cats?
xii. Why is Macavity called the ‘Napoleon of Crime’?

1. Who does Macavity fool and confuse?


2. What is the most remarkable thing about Macavity?
3. What is the connection between “Fakir” and “Power of Levitation?”
4. Describe some of the crimes committed by Macavity.
5. Why are his eyes sunken?
6. What do his lined brow and his high domed forehead show?
7. Why is the coat dusty and his whiskers uncombed?
8. What gifts does Macavity have that will make even a fakir stare in wonder?
9. Can Macavity be ever accused of having committed a crime? Why not?
10. What alibis did Macavity have that made it impossible to catch him?

Based on your understanding of the poem, answer the following questions in a sentence or two. i. What is

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