"The Royal Cat" Review
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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Becky Costello
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Her ears perk up, she waits patiently for her food, after eating she licks her whiskers, puts her tail in the air, and sits majestically. What is this describing?
The similarities between the Mau and the cat.
The way cats have changed over time.
The differences between the cat and the Mau.
Common cat behavior.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Related to small wildcats, felines (cats) were probably first domesticated for pest control. Being natural hunters, cats were welcomed near people's homes. What does domesticated mean? Use the underlined context clue.
Produced
Moved
Captured
Tamed
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the context clues to figure out what reverence means. Some people gave the cats so much reverence (so much what, look for a synonym for reverence?) that they were worshiped as gods. Theses cats were given high honor.
Kind rewards
Excellent care
Deep respect
Great power
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some people gave the cats so much reverence that they were worshiped as gods. Temples were dedicated to them, and there were people whose only job was to care for and serve the temple cats. These cats were given the high honor of being mummified and placed in their own tombs, complete with milk and rodents. There is even one legend that the Egyptian army refuse to fight when their enemy released hundreds of cats onto the battlefield. The Egyptians did not wish to harm the animals.
Why did they include this detail in the article. When you pick your answer, ask yourself what is the evidence?
To show that Egyptians are reasonable (is is showing Egyptian people are reasonable or fair)
To show Egyptians are kind (is it showing how kind and nice Egyptians are?)
To offer a reason for releasing the cats (Does not harming the animals give a reason for releasing them?
To demonstrate the high standing of cats (Does it show the importance of cats)
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement summaries paragraph 5? Remember a summary should include important key words from the beginning, middle, and end. I have underlined your important who, what, when, where, and the why. Which answer includes information from the beginning, middle, and end?
Today the Egyptian Mau is believed to be a direct descendant of cats from ancient Egypt. Maus are medium-sized, weighing 8-12 pounds. Their short hair is usually one of five colors: smoke, silver, bronze, black, or blue. Purebred Egyptian Maus are known for their spotted coats; these naturally occurring spots make them unique among domestic cats.
Weighing 8-12 pounds, Egyptian Maus have short hair.
Known for their spotted coats, Egyptian Maus can be one of five colors.
Descended from cats in Egypt, medium sized Maus have short, spotted fur.
Purebred Egyptian Maus are a blue, black, silver, or smoke color.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use the following sentence to show how Maus are viewed in Egypt today.
"There, Maus have come so numerous that they are considered a nuisance.
Devoted
Numerous
Magnificent
Nuisance
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the article, cats started gaining acceptance in Egypt when... Look at the article. Why did people start keeping cats?
They kept homes free from pests
Images of cats appeared on jewelry
Children received cat names
They aided armies in battle
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What problem do Maus currently experience in Egypt? Maus have become so numerous (lots of them) that they are considered a nuisance.
Neglect
Poor health
Overpopulation
Increased popularity
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use your test packet to answer the following question. Which paragraph from the article offers the most useful information for a report about how groups help animals?
5
8
9
3
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
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