6th Grade MCA Reading Practice 3

What does the speaker say cats do just before they jump?

• "wait"

• "sneak"

• "walk"

• "sing"

Which lines from the poem contrast quiet and noisy cats?

• Lines 1–3 and lines 7–9

• Lines 5–6 and lines 14–16

• Lines 11–13 and lines 23–25

• Lines 19–21 and lines 37–38

In lines 14–18, to what does the speaker compare comfort?

• A refreshing nap

• A nice rug

• A secret hideaway

• A public building

Which clue helps the reader know that wields in line 26 means “uses” or “carries”?

• The stanza is about a concert.

• There is an image of a cat singing.

• The cat’s tail is compared to a baton.

• The section is about male cats.

Which group of readers would probably enjoy this poem the most?

• People who have cats

• Scientists who study cats

• People who are afraid of cats

• Veterinarians who take care of cats