Feline Quiz

[Phoenix]

Right, the rules:

- The first answer you give is the one that counts.
- One question has to be asked at any one time.
- You can't copy other people's answers.
- When a question is answered correctly, the person who answered correctly asks the next question.

Hope you all understand the rules!

[HappyKatz]

I'll start the first question: It will be a easy one to start :)

The skeleton of a cat has around how many bones?

[Phoenix]

It's about 230 I think!

[HappyKatz]

It's about 230 I think!

You are correct! Well Done! A cat skeleton has around 230 to 250 bones.
You get to pick the next question :)

[Phoenix]

What is the temperature of a healthy cat?

[calismum]

102? . . . . . . . . . . .

[dandysmom]

101????????????

[Phoenix]

A little less than those two suggestions.

[HappyKatz]

100.5 ?.............

[Phoenix]

100.5 ?.............

In faranheight you'd be nearly right.

[HappyKatz]

100? ..........

[angieh]

I feel it would be cheating to join in here RCR - as some of these Qs were on our quiz last night!

[Phoenix]

100? ..........

Correct! :-D Your turn!

I feel it would be cheating to join in here RCR - as some of these Qs were on our quiz last night!

Feel free to join in! It doesn't matter if you know the answers, it's just a bit of fun! :-D

[HappyKatz]

What is the average number of feline heartbeats per minute?

[calismum]

125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[HappyKatz]

125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

You are correct! Your turn to ask a feline related question :)

[calismum]

Which continent has no cats?

[dandysmom]

Antarctica .....

[calismum]

yes, antartica it is - you're next to set a question

[dandysmom]

When was the first cat show held in England?

[Phoenix]

July 1871 methinks

[dandysmom]

Right! Your go .....

[Phoenix]

What is the name of the "cat god"?

[dandysmom]

I thought it was the cat goddess, Bast or Bubastis ....??

[Phoenix]

I thought it was the cat goddess, Bast or Bubastis ....??

Goddess, then and your correct (had to google it to be sure of the name - you are allowed to google to check the answer to yuor own question)

[dandysmom]

What is a polydacytal cat?

[Phoenix]

A three toed cat (and no I didn't google that!)

[dandysmom]

Sorry. wrong .......

[stitch_too]

tis a cat with six toes on each paw :D

[dandysmom]

Correct! Your turn to post a question now .....

[stitch_too]

Which President of America had a cat in the White House? (the first to do so)

[dandysmom]

Which President of America had a cat in the White House? (the first to do so)


:oops: This American is very embarrassed to say she doesn't know! Wild guess..Kennedy?

[stitch_too]

nope, sorry

[calismum]

rosevelt? .

[stitch_too]

nope *shakes head*

[HappyKatz]

Abraham Lincoln?

[stitch_too]

yes! your turn, HappyKatz :)

[dandysmom]

Bump .......

[HappyKatz]

What is a group of adult cats called? :)

[dandysmom]

A clowder.

[HappyKatz]

That is correct DM! Your turn :-D

[dandysmom]

What are the largest and smallest domestic cat breeds?

[stitch_too]

as in actual size of the cat, as apposed to the size of the breed of the cat?

[dandysmom]

Sorry if I was unclear: largest by breed size, not the individual cat...some cats do exceed the breed standards....

[calismum]

Maine Coon and singapura?

[dandysmom]

Right you are! My 'Pura boy was bigger than the standard for his breed: a big cuddly 8 1/2 pounds! Your turn .....

[calismum]

ok - what is the name for the cats 3rd eyelid?

[dandysmom]

Not sure of the spelling, but think it's the nictitatng membrane, known as the haw .....

[calismum]

yep - haw it is - you're next.

CM

[dandysmom]

What color is a dilute tortie?

[calismum]

is that the one that is sort of lilac and cream/peachie coloured?

CM

[dandysmom]

That's it: black and red become blue and cream! Your go ......

[calismum]

That's it: black and red become blue and cream! Your go ......

I love that colour!

ok - why are siamese kittens generally born white?

[dandysmom]

The points are influenced by body temperature, which is the same in the womb. When they're born, the colder parts: ears, tail, mask, etc. color up.

[calismum]

yes, I never knew that.

Your turn next

CM

[dandysmom]

Are all Manx cats tail-less?

[stitch_too]

nope...but most are

[dandysmom]

Your go, Stitch; some are stumpies!

[stitch_too]

The Ancient Egypitians worshipped cats. As sacred animals of the land, no one was allowed to hurt a cat in any way, because of this.

If a person was caught injuring a cat, or worse, killing it, how would that person be punished?

[calismum]

I'm sure they would have been killed??

[dandysmom]

Had to pay a steep fine?

[stitch_too]

I'm sure they would have been killed??


yes. it was their law.

your turn, CM

sorry, DM but Calismum got it :)

[calismum]

good grief - I said that very much tongue in cheek!!

ok - Breeders of which cat usually name their cats according to the year they are born. e.g. kittens born in 2006 will have a name starting with E, 2007 the names will start with E

[dandysmom]

Stumped! That would have been a good one for the quiz; pity I can't"borrow" it for tomorrow!

Wild guess: Birmans?

[Phoenix]

***bump***

[HappyKatz]

I agree with DM that it is Birmans :) Well done DM!

I found this: Nearly all breeders of which cat breed, name their cats according to which year they are born? Answer: Nearly all breeders of Birmans name their cats according to which year they are born. Birman kittens born in 2004 will have a name starting with B, 2005 the names will start with C

[dandysmom]

A new breed called Chausie is a cross between a domestic cat and....????

[HappyKatz]

Great question! :-D The Chausie is the result of a cross between a Jungle Cat (felis chaus) and a domestic animal.

[dandysmom]

Right you are! I'd never heard of this breed till Elvisisboss posted about it.

Your go!

[HappyKatz]

What is it called when a cat is born with extra toes?

[dandysmom]

polydactylism

[HappyKatz]

Well done DM! :-D Your turn! :cat27

Polydactyl cats may have as many as seven digits on front and/or hind paws.

[dandysmom]

Can your cat catch your cold?

[HappyKatz]

Cats do get colds, just like you and me, but cats have their own virus that is unique to their species. This means we can't "catch" colds from cats, and neither can they "catch" colds from us. :)

[dandysmom]

Right! Your go .....

[Phoenix]

***bump***

[HappyKatz]

What breed of cat is refered to as the swimming cat?

[Phoenix]

Turkish Van :-D

[HappyKatz]

Turkish Van :-D

Well done! Your turn to ask a quiz question :)

[Phoenix]

On average, how long will a cat sleep for per day?

[stitch_too]

14 to 16 hours a day

[Phoenix]

Correct! :-D Your turn stitch-too!

[stitch_too]

what is the average life span of a moggy as opposed to a posh puss?

[Elaine]

3 to 5 years if it's an outdoor only cat, 10 t0 12 years for indoor/out door and 15 years for an indoor only cat.
At least thats what many books/magazines etc say but we all know that they can surpass that;)

[stitch_too]

your go, Elaine :)

i'll confess i didn't actually know the answer to my question, only that moggies live a bit longer than posh pusses! lol

[Phoenix]

Bump :lol:

[HappyKatz]

If you didn't mind. I will ask the next feline quiz question to get it going again :cat27
Fill in the blank!

Cats purr at about ___ cycles per second, the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.

[Elaine]

I'm sorry, I completely forgot about this but yeah feel free to go on ahead with out me, sorry folks.

[Elaine]

Cats purr at about ___ cycles per second, the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.

26?

[Elaine]

A cat can jump how many times as high as its tail?

[dandysmom]

Not sure, but mine have jumped 5 feet up ..... if the tail is about 12" thenit would be about 4 times.........

[Phoenix]

bump :lol:

Bringing it back to life again :-D

[Elaine]

Not sure, but mine have jumped 5 feet up ..... if the tail is about 12" thenit would be about 4 times.........

Very close Eileen, apparently they can jump 5 times as hight as their tails.

[HappyKatz]

Cats purr at about ___ cycles per second, the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.

26?

Took me a while but just letting you know that your answer is correct!
Well done Elaine :-D

[HappyKatz]

I would like to ask another feline quiz question! :) Its fun!

There are many reasons but name one cause of stress in cats...

[Elaine]

In a word...... change
Change of routine, of cat litter, of house etc

[HappyKatz]

In a word...... change
Change of routine, of cat litter, of house etc

You are correct Elaine! Nice job :-D

[dandysmom]

Where, other than on their faces, can cats have whiskers (vibrissae) ?

[HappyKatz]

Where, other than on their faces, can cats have whiskers (vibrissae) ?

Great Question DM!
In addition to having the long tactile hairs on their cheeks, cats also have shorter ones above their eyebrows, on their chin and on the back of their front legs.

[dandysmom]

Correct! your go!