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What is Skimbleshanks' occupation?

  • Station master
  • Passenger services manager
  • Railway cat (correct)
  • Train engineer

    • What is Skimbleshanks' personality trait?

  • Shy and timid
  • Meticulous and thorough (correct)
  • Aggressive and dominant
  • Lazy and careless

    • What is one of Skimbleshanks' responsibilities?

  • Preparing meals for passengers
  • Checking the train's cargo and luggage (correct)
  • Driving the train
  • Maintaining the train's engines

    • In which year was the poem 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' published?

    <p>1939 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who adapted 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' into a musical?

    <p>Andrew Lloyd Webber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Skimbleshanks' physical appearance?

    <p>Sleek and black (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat

    Overview

    • Skimbleshanks is a fictional character in T.S. Eliot's 1939 poem "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"
    • He is a Anthropomorphic cat who works as a railway cat on the Night Mail train from London to Scotland

    Characteristics

    • Skimbleshanks is described as a sleek, black cat with a passion for order and precision
    • He is meticulous and thorough in his work, ensuring the smooth operation of the train
    • He is also depicted as a bit of a show-off, with a flair for the dramatic

    Responsibilities

    • Skimbleshanks is responsible for checking the train's cargo and luggage, as well as keeping the train clean and tidy
    • He also assists the train's staff and passengers, ensuring their safety and comfort during the journey

    Adaptations

    • Skimbleshanks has been featured in various adaptations of "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats", including the 1981 musical "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber
    • In the musical, Skimbleshanks is portrayed as a charismatic and energetic character, with a memorable song and dance number

    Skimbleshanks: The Railway Cat

    Overview

    • Skimbleshanks is a fictional character in T.S.Eliot's poem "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" published in 1939
    • He is an anthropomorphic cat working as a railway cat on the Night Mail train that travels from London to Scotland

    Characteristics

    • Skimbleshanks is a sleek and black cat with a strong passion for order and precision
    • He is meticulous and thorough in his work, ensuring the smooth operation of the train
    • He has a flair for the dramatic and is also depicted as a bit of a show-off

    Responsibilities

    • Skimbleshanks checks the train's cargo and luggage to ensure everything is in order
    • He keeps the train clean and tidy, and assists the train's staff and passengers
    • He ensures the safety and comfort of passengers during the journey

    Adaptations

    • Skimbleshanks has been featured in various adaptations of "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"
    • He was portrayed as a charismatic and energetic character in the 1981 musical "Cats" by Andrew Lloyd Webber
    • Skimbleshanks has a memorable song and dance number in the musical "Cats"

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    Test your knowledge of Skimbleshanks, the fictional railway cat from T.S. Eliot's poem 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats'. Learn about his characteristics and role on the Night Mail train.

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