Why Do Cats Purr?

Questions

1. Where does the purr start, according to scientists?

   1. In the cat's brain.
   2. In the cat's stomach.
   3. In the cat's lap.
   4. In the cat's tail.

2. Complete: The muscles in the throat open and close about ______ times every second.

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3. Why does the purring sound almost never stop?

   1. Because cats purr all day.
   2. Because cats purr when they breathe in and when they breathe out.
   3. Because the brain never rests.
   4. Because the cat is always happy.

4. In paragraph 3, the word "this" in "this tells their mother" refers to…

   1. the mother's voice.
   2. the kittens' age.
   3. the kittens' purring.
   4. the cat's brain.

5. Cats don't purr only when they are happy. Give TWO other situations when cats purr.

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6. "Some scientists think that purring helps cats calm down." This sentence is…

   1. a fact that everybody knows.
   2. the opinion of the cat owners.
   3. a joke.
   4. an idea that scientists are not sure about.

7. What is the main message of the last paragraph?

   1. Cats are always happy when they purr.
   2. Purring can mean different things.
   3. Cats purr only at night.
   4. Owners should not listen to their cats.

8. Copy the word from paragraph 1 that means "a deep, continuous sound".

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