Excellent!

What are unsocialized cats that avoid human contact called?

• Solitary
• Independent
• Lonesome
• Feral

A feral cat or a stray cat is an unowned domestic cat that lives outdoors and avoids human contact; it does not allow itself to be handled or touched, and usually remains hidden from humans. Feral cats may breed over dozens of generations and become a local apex predator in urban, savannah, and bushland environments, and especially on islands where native animals did not evolve alongside predators.

Source: Wikipedia

In what part of the world were cats first domesticated?

• The Fertile Crescent
• The Arctic Circle
• Southern Africa
• Northern Europe

According to a recent study, cat domestication took place in two strains, but all domestic cats have a common ancestor: the North African / Southwest Asian wildcat, Felis silvestris lybica. By studying ancient cat DNA from all over the world, the researchers found that cat domestication began in the Fertile Crescent (in the Neolithic period) and accelerated later in ancient Egypt.

Source: Library of Congress

What cat is known for its beautiful blue eyes?

• Burmese
• Siamese
• Rex
• Scottish Fold

The Siamese cat is one of the first distinctly recognized breeds of Asian cats. Derived from the Wichianmat landrace, one of several varieties of cats native to Thailand (formerly known as Siam), the original Siamese became one of the most popular breeds in Europe and North America in the 19th century. The carefully refined, more extreme-featured, modern-style Siamese is characterized by blue almond-shaped eyes; a triangular head shape; large ears; an elongated, slender, and muscular body; and various forms of point coloration.

Source: Wikipedia

Which U.S. state is featured in the name of a cat breed?

• Ohio
• Montana
• Idaho
• Maine

The Maine Coon is a large domesticated cat breed. It is one of the oldest natural breeds in North America. The breed originated in the U.S. state of Maine, where it is the official state cat. The Maine Coon is a large and social cat, which could be the reason why it has a reputation for being referred to as "the gentle giant." The Maine Coon is predominantly known for its size and dense coat of fur which helps it survive in the harsh climate of Maine. The Maine Coon is often cited as having "dog-like" characteristics.

Source: Wikipedia

Which of these ancient civilizations worshipped cats?

• Mayans
• Greeks
• Aztecs
• Egyptians

Cats have a lot of cultural influence in many parts of the world, from Egypt to China to Japan and in Islam. Cats were sacred in Egypt, and killing a cat was forbidden. Egyptians worshipped cats so much that they would mummify them once they died. One of the most important cat figures in Egypt was the goddess Bastet. She was an ancient Egyptian goddess with the head of a cat but the body of a woman. Bastet was a goddess of protection.

Source: Google Arts and Culture

Which type of cat is known for being mostly composed of female cats?

• Calico
• Black cats
• Domestic long-haired
• Domestic short-haired

Calico cats are popular choices for cat lovers because of their gorgeous coats. But, unlike a Siamese or Persian cat, calico is not a feline breed. A calico can be a Persian, Maine coon, Manx, or several other breeds. For a cat to be labeled calico, their coat must contain three colors—black, white, and orange. It's a fact that almost all calico cats are female because of the unique chromosomal makeup that determines the color variations in their coats.

Source: The Spruce Pets

What do cats use their whiskers for?

• Navigate the environment
• Smell
• Differentiate sex
• Identify food

A cat’s face is accentuated by his whiskers. They frame the eyes, sort of like eyebrows, and emphasize the muzzle when a cat “smiles.” But whiskers are more than just facial enhancements. They serve an important function. Whiskers are specifically tuned sensory equipment that guides a cat through daily functions. These specialized hairs aid vision and help a cat navigate the environment, providing additional sensory input, much like antennae on insects. Although whiskers are called “tactile hairs”, they do not feel anything in the way we feel things. They transmit information to sensory cells when they detect objects or movements. When air flows or an object brushes up against a whisker, the sensitive hair vibrates and stimulates the nerves in the hair follicle.

Source: VCA Animal Hospitals

In which country is Aoshima, the "cat island"?

• Japan
• Philippines
• China
• Malaysia

Aoshima might be the most famous cat island in Japan. Its nickname, “Cat Island,” is no exaggeration because there are only 15-20 residents on the island but more than 120 cats, about 6 times the human population. Aoshima is a 0.99 miles long island located in the Ehime Prefecture of southern Japan. Cats were originally introduced on ships because the fisherman had to deal with a rodent problem. But the cats then remained on the island and reproduced, thus the population increasing almost exponentially.

Source: HIS Co.

What is the name given to a cat lover?

• Selenophile
• Kalopsia
• Philocalist
• Ailurophile

An ailurophile is a can-fancier, a lover of cats. Although the word ailurophile has only been documented in English since the early 1900s, ailurophiles have been around for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians were perhaps history's greatest cat lovers, pampering and adorning felines, honoring them in art, even treating them as gods.

Source: Merriam-Webster

What is one of the main reasons cats lick themselves?

• Regulate body temperature
• Prepare for winter
• Seem submissive
• Eat their own hair

Cats spread a natural oil that’s in their skin that helps them regulate body temperature and keep warm in the winter. And in hot weather, spreading their saliva all over their coats helps them stay cool. As the saliva evaporates, it releases heat from the body. (Cats also sweat, but only through their paws.)

Source: The Washington Post

Which type of cat doesn't have a tail?

• Bengal
• Sphinx
• Manx
• Abyssinian

The Manx cat’s lack of tail is the result of a genetic mutation possibly caused by inbreeding among the small population of British Shorthairs on the Isle of Man. The true or ‘rumpy’ Manx has only a small hollow where the tail would have been, although cats with residual tails are born. These are called ‘stumpies’, ‘stubbies’, or ‘longies’ depending on the length of the tail. It has a characteristic rabbit hop gait.

Source: I Cat Care

A Savannah cat is the cross breed between which animals?

• Domesticated cat and a margay
• Domesticated cat and a lynx
• Domesticated cat and a serval
• Domesticated cat and a kodkod

The savannah cat is an exotic and rare pet. Savannah cats are a hybrid cat cross breed with a domesticated cat and a serval. They are larger than most standard house cats except the Maine Coon Cat, and are known for their impressive jumping abilities and beautiful leopard like markings. They are also considered exotic pets.

Source: A-Z Animals

Cats do not have which of these bones?

• Skull
• Collarbone
• Ribs
• Hip

Our cat’s skeletal systems are so unique as they have no collarbone and an incredibly flexible backbone with 30 vertebrae – this is part of the reason why cats always land on their feet! The average cat has around 250 bones in total which are separated into three subunits: Appendicular: limb bones. Axial skeleton: skull, spine, ribs and sternum. Splanchnic: a bone in the soft organs of the body, unattached to the rest of the skeleton, the only example in the cat is the penis.

Source: Purina

Which of these cat breeds is the most expensive?

• Scottish Fold
• Ashera
• Sphynx
• Ragdoll

The Ashera can cost as much as a whopping $125,000 because it is an extremely rare breed. A Los Angeles-based firm produces only 5 kittens of this type each year. So if you buy one, you will be among the very few owners of this amazing cat breed. In aesthetics, the Ashera resembles a snow leopard in its pattern. But its behavior and temperament are similar to Savannah cats. In fact, some experts argue that genetic testing reveals that Ashera cats are nothing but Savannah F1 cats. This exotic breed is a hybrid of the Asian leopard cat, a domestic housecat, and the African serval. Personality-wise, it is loyal, affectionate, and very intelligent. Despite the controversy about its genetics, the Ashera is the most prized pet cat in the world and you can take one home if you can cough up the astronomical price.

Source: Finances Online

What is the scientific term for a cat's hairball?

• Vibrissae
• Felis catus
• Polydactyl
• Trichobezoar

Trichobezoar is the medical or scientific term that is used to describe a hairball. The word “trich” means hair, while a bezoar is any foreign material that obstructs the stomach or intestines. Therefore, a trichobezoar is a gastrointestinal obstruction caused by hair. While hairballs are typically attributed to cats, they can also cause problems in dogs. Any dog or cat that grooms themselves, or eats the hair of others, is at risk of developing a trichobezoar.

Source: VCA Hospitals

What is the extreme fear of cats called?

• Catphobia
• Kittenphobia
• Ailurophobia
• Felinephobia

Ailurophobia is a fear of cats. People with this specific phobia feel anxious when they think about a cat, see a cat or images of a cat, or hear a cat. Many people with cat phobia have had negative experiences with cats. You can overcome the phobia of cats with exposure therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, hypnotherapy, and other treatments.

Source: Cleveland Clinic