Read stanza 3, and then describe Macavity in two or three sentences of your own.

Complete the following sentences.

(i) A master criminal is one who ……………… .

(ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because …………….. .

(iii) ………………….. because Macavity moves much faser than them.

“A cat, I am sure, could walk on a cloud without coming through”.

(Jules Verne)

Which law is Macavity breaking in the light of the comment above?

Say ‘False’ or ‘True’ for each of the following statements.

(i) Macavity is not an ordinary cat.

(ii) Macavity cannot do what a fakir can easily do.

(iii) Macavity has supernatural powers.

(iv) Macavity is well-dressed, smart and bright.

(v) Macavity is a spy, a trickster and a criminal, all rolled in one.

Having read the poem, try to guess whether the poet is fond of cats. If so, why does he call Macavity a friend and monster?