Scholastic: "The Curious History of Cats" - Vocabulary

What does the word "aggressive" mean?

• Calm and peaceful

• Ready and willing to fight

• Slow and steady

• Quiet and shy

What are "civilizations" according to the text?

• Groups of wild animals

• Organized communities with laws and traditions

• Isolated villages

• Nomadic tribes

What does "convenient" mean?

• Difficult to manage

• Easy to do

• Time-consuming

• Expensive

What is "domestication"?

• The process of making food

• The process of taming animals to live around humans

• The process of building houses

• The process of planting crops

What are "felines"?

• Birds of prey

• Animals that are part of the cat family

• Large reptiles

• Marine mammals

What does "ferocious" mean?

• Gentle and kind

• Dangerous and violent

• Small and timid

• Slow and lazy

What is a "litter"?

• A group of baby animals born to the same mother at the same time

• A type of food for animals

• A place where animals sleep

• A type of animal shelter

What does "obsession" mean?

• A casual interest

• A passing thought

• An idea or interest always on a person’s mind

• A temporary hobby

What are "pests"?

• Friendly animals

• Creatures that damage or destroy food or homes

• Helpful insects

• Large mammals

What are "rodents"?

• Animals with sharp front teeth that are always growing

• Large birds of prey

• Marine animals

• Reptiles with scales