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What is Macavity known for in the poem?
What is Macavity known for in the poem?
- His loyalty to his friends
- His kindness
- His cunning and evasiveness (correct)
- His bravery
Why do the police in the poem find it hard to catch Macavity?
Why do the police in the poem find it hard to catch Macavity?
- He has hypnotic powers
- He is always in hiding (correct)
- He has superhuman strength
- He has committed perfect crimes
What is the attitude of other cats toward Macavity in the poem?
What is the attitude of other cats toward Macavity in the poem?
- They admire his intelligence
- They worship him as a hero
- They fear and avoid him (correct)
- They seek his protection
Study Notes
Macavity in the Poem
- Macavity is known as the "Napoleon of Crime" and is a master of mischief and evasion.
- The police find it hard to catch Macavity because he is a master of disguise, deception, and has a talent for making himself invisible when needed.
- Other cats have a mixture of fear and admiration towards Macavity, considering him a mysterious and elusive figure.
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Test your knowledge of T.S. Eliot's poem 'Macavity: The Mystery Cat' by answering questions about Macavity's reputation, the challenges of catching him, and the attitudes of other cats towards him.
