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3635.0. "Cat I.Q. - how does your cat rate?" by TOPDOC::TRACHMAN (EmacX Exotics * 264-8298) Thu May 24 1990 15:23

A friend sent me this to brighten my day!  Enjoy!       E.T.


	The following IQ test was devised on the same basis as the human IQ 
test at Rhode Island University, by the Clyde Byrd memorial laboratory. 
Already it has been established (by other American universities) the average 
cat is much too smart for the poor pooch. If you're unconvinced, put old 
Rover through the IQ test too.

SCORING:

	Award your pet one point for each (a) answer, four points for each 
(b), seven points for each (c), and ten points for each (d).

Rating: 149-170: Genius.
        127-148: Highly intelligent.
        105-126: Average/bright.
         82-104: Average.
         60-81 : Below average.
         39-59 : Moderately retarded.
         17-38 : Are you sure it's not a dog?

    
THE TEST:

1. At food time does your cat respond to:

(a) The sound of food clattering into its dish.
(b) The sound of the can opening or the packet tearing.
(c) The sound of you announcing dinner.
(d) The sound of you approaching feeding area.


2. In the presence of an insect, rodent or small bird does your cat:

(a) Stare blankly.
(b) Follow movement.
(c) Bat playfully.
(d) Kill and present prey.


3. When your cat relieves itself, it:

(a) Does so indiscriminately.
(b) Uses several litter trays.
(c) Uses a single tray or uses cat-flap to garden.
(d) Usesd and flushes toilet.


4. When you bring out the carrier you normally use to transport your cat, it:

(a) Enters it.
(b) Ignores it.
(c) Shies away.
(d) Bolts and hides.


5. Now place your cat inside the carrier. It:

(a) Remains passive.
(b) Scratches and cries.
(c) Tries to unfasten door.
(d) Escapes from the carrier.


6. When confronted with a cat of the opposite sex, your (unnewtered) cat:

(a) Looks the other way.
(b) Sniffs, investigates.
(c) Moans and yowls.
(d) Attempts intimacy.


7. Your cat's favourite hiding place is:

(a) An open box.
(b) Under the kitchen table.
(c) In a closet.
(d) You've never been able to find out.


8. Your cat prefers to eat:

(a) Any slop.
(b) Its own food.
(c) Its own game.
(d) Stolen items from the fridge or cupboard.


9. Put a record or CD on the stereo. Your cat:

(a) Acts acutely deaf.
(b) Flattens ears.
(c) Swishes tail.
(d) Moves in rhythm.


10. When a non-family member enters the house:

(a) Ignores the entrance.
(b) Reacts favourably, purrs.
(c) Reacts with hostility.
(d) Reacts differently to different people.


11. Run an inch of water in the bath and place the cat in a baking dish in 
the middle. When your cat is marooned it will:

(a) Stand passively.
(b) Step through water to safety.
(c) Jump to safety.
(d) Will not allow itself to be marooned in the first place.


12. In order to wake you up, your cat:

(a) Miaows quietly.
(b) Knocks things over.
(c) Sits on your head or chest.
(d) Turns on the TV.


13. Place your cat in front of a mirror. It proceeds to:

(a) Look up, down - everywhere but at the mirror.
(b) Show interest in the reflection.
(c) Scratch the reflection.
(d) Look behind the mirror for another cat.


14. When you're preparing to use the vacuum cleaner, your cat:

(a) Is underfoot.
(b) Is under stress.
(c) Is under the bed.
(d) Convinces you to use carpet sweeper instead.


15. Get down on all fours, bark loudly and bare your teeth. Your cat:

(a) Scrambles frantically to top of nearest chair.
(b) Fluffs up to look larger.
(c) Looks questioningly at you.
(d) Yawns.


16. Your cat usually does the following while you're watching Tom and Jerry 
cartoons:

(a) Miaows at random.
(b) Climbs on top of the set for a closer look.
(c) Biffs the mouse.
(d) Switches to another channel.


17. Place some tidbits under a paper cup and put down two more empty cups. 
Try to get your cat's attention as you jumble the cups. Your cat:

(a) Ignores the little game.
(b) Knocks over wrong cup.
(c) Knocks over right cup.
(d) Makes you feel guilty and foolish for wasting its food.



                                *     *     * 

    
    E.T.
    
    Thank you soooo much for entering that!!!  It really made my day!  I'll
    try the test this weekend on my two and post the results on Tuesday!  I
    have a good idea of how each cat will do.  
    
    Panther is a genius  I have no doubts about this, Spot, I suspect is a
    borderline dog!
    
    Feline test technician,
    
    Sue
    
    P. S.  I am still sitting here giggling, pjeople are begining to wonder
    about me!

    Glad you enjoyed it - I did too!  Funny, I have a clue how mine would
    fare also, but I won't embarass them by posting their results !!!!!
    
    E.

    E.T.,, That was good.. I was informed by HRH, that she was NOT
    going to participate,, according to AJP, ESQ.. it was a violation
    of her kittykat contract, she also said that Preschie was also
    not taking it. and that Happy should definitely not do so
    either.. asher HRH felt that it would be too "stressful" for
    her.. and That Kostas  was ready with the picket signs.. 
    Kate

    Well, you know that HRH would score very well.  Tell her not to
    worry her whiskers!  Now, on the other hand, Happy probably 
    shouldn't take it either for reasons we won't discuss here.
    I told Lil that she better wait a few years before she even
    thinks about taking it!
    
    E.

    Larry & I had alot of fun giving the kids their test.  Rocky scored
    "Average/Bright" and Smokey scored "Average".  Thanks!
    
    Robyn, Rocky and Smokey (hey, ya don't have to tell everyone!)