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- 1. Fill in the Blank
Cats have been__________ of the lives of human beings for thousands of years.
- 2. Multiple Choice
One interesting breed which fascinates scientists is the Japanese Bobtail - a domestic cat with an unusual 'bobbed' tail more (1) ___________ resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of other cats.
nearly
similarly
accurately
closely
- 3. Multiple Choice
The breed has been known in Japan for centuries, and it features (2) ____________ in folklore.
prominently
obviously
appreciably
significantly
- 4. Multiple Choice
In many traditions, cats are frequently (3)__________ of fear and mistrust but in Japanese stories the Bobtail tends to be (4) _________________ as a force for (5)______________ .
products
articles
objects
elements
- 5. Multiple Choice
In many traditions, cats are frequently objects of fear and mistrust but in Japanese stories the Bobtail tends to be (4) _________________ as a force for (5)______________ .
assumed
portrayed
exposed
disclosed
- 6. Multiple Choice
In many traditions, cats are frequently objects of fear and mistrust but in Japanese stories the Bobtail tends to be portrayed as a force for (5)______________ . The image of a Bobtail seated with one paw raised is considered a lucky charm.
right
virtue
good
truth
- 7. Multiple Choice
But how did the Bob tail (6) _____________ its short tail?
come by
get at
hit on
go for
- 8. Multiple Choice
One legend tells of a sleeping cat whose long tail (7) ____________ fire.
took
caught
set
seized
- 9. Multiple Choice
In a panic, it tore through the town, spreading flames everywhere. As a result, the then emperor declared that all cats should have their tails cut short as a (8) ______________ measure. Science, however, has a less 'romantic' explanation based on genetics.
defensive
restrictive
preventative
corrective
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