26 + Interview Questions in MACAVITY IN GENERAL AWARENESS Page 1 InterviewSolution

1.	Read the first stanza and think.(i) Is Macavity a cat really?(ii) If not, who can Macavity be?
Answer» (i) No, Macavity is not a cat really. (ii) Macavity is just a fictional character created by the poet whose actions resemble those of a crook's, the master criminal.. He is so cunning that he can't be caught by the Scotland Yard Police.

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2.	Complete the following sentences. (i) A master criminal is one who _________. (ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because _________. (iii) _________because Macavity moves much faster than them.
Answer» (i) A master criminal is one who can defy the law and is able to escape from the clutch of police (ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because whenever they reach the scene of crime, they cannot find Macavity. (iii) Nobody can catch Macavity at the scene of crime because Macavity moves much faster than them.

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Complete the following sentences. (i) A master criminal is one who _____. (ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because _. (iii) _____because Macavity moves much faster than them.

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(i) A master criminal is one who can defy the law and is able to escape from the clutch of police

(ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because whenever they reach the scene of crime, they cannot find Macavity.

(iii) Nobody can catch Macavity at the scene of crime because Macavity moves much faster than them.

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3.	"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?
Answer» In the light of the above comment, Macavity is breaking the law of gravity. It means no trace or evidence is found from the place of crime about Macavity. He vanishes in the thin air.

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4.	Mention any two qualities of Macavity.
Answer» Similar to Napoleon he was a strategist and military leader. Macavity controlled the operations of all the wicked cats in London.

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5.	What are the mysterious ways in which Macavity acts?
Answer» Macavity is an elusive master criminal who leaves no evidence after he commits a crime. He baffles Scotland Yard police and the flying squad as he disappears before their arrival to the scene of crime. He defies law of gravity and his powers of levitation make me fakir stare with wonder. Macavity loots the larder. He ransacks the jewel case. He is an elusive criminal who escapes from the spot of crime before the flying squad or Scotland Yard reach there. He breaks every human law and laws of gravity. He breaks greenhouse glasses. He steals stealthily into . the kitchen and empties milk. When an important treaty in the embassy is missing or. when the admiralty loses some plans or drawings, the investigation terms conclude that it is the work of Macavity. But Macavity, as a wonder of wonders, would be miles away relaxing somewhere.

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6.	Describe the appearance and qualities of Macavity.
Answer» Macavity is tall and thin. His eyes are sunken in. His brow is deeply lined with thought. His head is highly domed. His coat is dusty and his whiskers unkempt. He makes movements like a snake. He is a friend in feline shape. He is a monster of depravity. He is a cat of deceitfulness and suavity. When one thinks he is halfasleep, he is wide awake. He is an elusive, agile and phantom-like cat.

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7.	Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.(а) What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard?(b) Why do they need his footprints?
Answer» (а) Scotland Yard police, known for its efficiency to nab criminals in record time, is unable to link any crime to Macavity. He has an alibi when ever a crime is committed. Arresting Macavity with clinching evidence for his involvement in a crime is a challenge for Scotland Yard. (b) They need Macavity’s foot prints to prove the court of law that he was present in the scene of crime.

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Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.(а) What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard?(b) Why do they need his footprints?

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(а) Scotland Yard police, known for its efficiency to nab criminals in record time, is unable to link any crime to Macavity. He has an alibi when ever a crime is committed. Arresting Macavity with clinching evidence for his involvement in a crime is a challenge for Scotland Yard.

(b) They need Macavity’s foot prints to prove the court of law that he was present in the scene of crime.

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8.	Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.It must have been Macavity!’ but he’s a mile away.(a) What is Macavity blamed for?(b) Where is he?
Answer» (a) Macavity is blamed for most of the crimes which leave the Scotland police and flying squad fuming and fretting because he just vanishes after every crime is committed. Besides, he leaves no proof or evidence behind. (b) He is in a by-street or in the square when a crime is discovered. He always has one or two alibi.

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Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.It must have been Macavity!’ but he’s a mile away.(a) What is Macavity blamed for?(b) Where is he?

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(a) Macavity is blamed for most of the crimes which leave the Scotland police and flying squad fuming and fretting because he just vanishes after every crime is committed. Besides, he leaves no proof or evidence behind.

(b) He is in a by-street or in the square when a crime is discovered. He always has one or two alibi.

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9.	First, read the following sets of limericks with missing words. Now, listen to them being read out aloud by your teacher or played on the recorder. As you enjoy the absurd fun, complete the verse with what you hear. You may listen to them again, if required.IA wonderful bird is the (i) ______His beak can hold more than his (ii) _______ can.He can hold in his beak Enough food for a (iii) _______ !But I’ll be darned if I know how the Peli-can?IIThere once was a (iv) _______ at the zooWho always had something to doWhen it (iv) _______ him, you know,To go to and fro.He (v) _______ . it and went fro and to.IIIThere once was a (vi) _______ little bunnyWho I thought was sweet and (vii) _______ .He ate all the carrots,And looked at the .(ix) _______And that was my cute little (x) _______
Answer» (i) pelican (ii) belly (iii) week (iv) bear (v) bored (vi) reversed (vii) cute (viii) funny (ix) Parrots (x) bunny

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First, read the following sets of limericks with missing words. Now, listen to them being read out aloud by your teacher or played on the recorder. As you enjoy the absurd fun, complete the verse with what you hear. You may listen to them again, if required.IA wonderful bird is the (i) __His beak can hold more than his (ii) _ can.He can hold in his beak Enough food for a (iii) _ !But I’ll be darned if I know how the Peli-can?IIThere once was a (iv) _ at the zooWho always had something to doWhen it (iv) _ him, you know,To go to and fro.He (v) _ . it and went fro and to.IIIThere once was a (vi) _ little bunnyWho I thought was sweet and (vii) _ .He ate all the carrots,And looked at the .(ix) _And that was my cute little (x) ___

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(i) pelican

(ii) belly

(iii) week

(iv) bear

(v) bored

(vi) reversed

(vii) cute

(viii) funny

(ix) Parrots

(x) bunny

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10.	‘When the mouse laughs at the cat, there is a hole nearby.’ Explain the meaning of this statement to your friends.
Answer» Mouse knows the capacity of the cat to pounce on him and make a meal of him in just records. The mouse could dare to laugh at the cat when the scope of escape into the hole is bright.

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11.	This phrase originates from the fable ‘The Monkey and the Cat’. Explain how Macavity contradicts the phrase ‘cat’s paw’.
Answer» Cat’s paw means being an incumbent in someone’s hand and do what the other person says. But Macavity is the master. He’s nicknamed the “hidden paw”. He is the Napoleon of crime controlling the operation of all the wicked cats in London. Macavity really contradicts “cat’s paw” absolutely.

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12.	Explain the following lines with reference to the context.His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare
Answer» Reference: These words are from the poem “Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot. Context: T.S Eliot says, these words describing the skills of Macavity – The mystery cat. Explanation: Macavity does all kinds of mischiefs, petty thefts. He breaks things also. But before anyone could link the crime to Macavity he makes good his escape, floating in the air, jumping from building to building. His powers of levitation baffles even a fakir who has mystical powers. Comment: The truth behind levitation is well brought out.

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Explain the following lines with reference to the context.His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare

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Reference: These words are from the poem “Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot.

Context: T.S Eliot says, these words describing the skills of Macavity – The mystery cat.

Explanation: Macavity does all kinds of mischiefs, petty thefts. He breaks things also. But before anyone could link the crime to Macavity he makes good his escape, floating in the air, jumping from building to building. His powers of levitation baffles even a fakir who has mystical powers.

Comment: The truth behind levitation is well brought out.

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13.	Which law does Macavity break?
Answer» Macavity breaks human law and also the law of gravity.

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14.	Why is the Flying Squad frustrated?
Answer» The Flying squad is frustrated because every time they rush to the spot of crime to arrest Macavity, he is not there.

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15.	What is Macavity’s nickname?
Answer» Macavity’s nickname is “ Hidden Paw”.

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16.	Describe Macavity’s appearance.
Answer» Macavity is veiy tall and slim. His eyes are sunken. His brow is deeply lined. His head is highly domed. His coat is dusty and whiskers unkempt.

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17.	Where can you encounter Macavity?
Answer» One may meet Macavity in a street or in the square. But he vanishes when a crime is committed.

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18.	Why does the poet say Macavity is ‘out wardly’ respectable?
Answer» The poet says that Macavity is respectable ‘out wardly’ because all his stealthy, criminal activities betray his vile nature.

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19.	Explain the following lines with reference to the context.He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare
Answer» Reference: These words are from the poem, “ Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot. Context: The poet says these words while describing the deceitful and clever nature of Macavity. Explanation: Macavity breaks laws of the land regularly. But gets away before the long arm. of the law reaches the spot of crime. He always has an alibi (one or more to spare) to escape from being caught. This proves his cleverness. Comment: The wit of Macavity needs high commendation.

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Explain the following lines with reference to the context.He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare

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Reference: These words are from the poem, “ Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot.

Context: The poet says these words while describing the deceitful and clever nature of Macavity.

Explanation: Macavity breaks laws of the land regularly. But gets away before the long arm. of the law reaches the spot of crime. He always has an alibi (one or more to spare) to escape from being caught. This proves his cleverness.

Comment: The wit of Macavity needs high commendation.

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20.	Why is Macavity called the ‘Napoleon of Crime’?
Answer» He is agile and cautious. He is a monster of depravity

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21.	Explain the following lines with reference to the context.Just controls their operation ; the Napoleon of Crime .
Answer» Reference: These words are from the poem, “ Macavity – the mystery cat, written by T.S. Eliot. Context: The poet says this about the daring acts of evil done by enigmatic villainous cat Macavity. Explanation: Scotland yard police is unable to arrest Macavity as he leaves no evidence of crime he commits. He has many agents whose operations are controlled by him. Macavity is like military despot Napoleon, he guides all wicked cats in London unseen. Comment: There is indeed no difference between Napoleon and Macavity.

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Explain the following lines with reference to the context.Just controls their operation ; the Napoleon of Crime .

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Reference: These words are from the poem, “ Macavity – the mystery cat, written by T.S. Eliot.

Context: The poet says this about the daring acts of evil done by enigmatic villainous cat Macavity.

Explanation: Scotland yard police is unable to arrest Macavity as he leaves no evidence of crime he commits. He has many agents whose operations are controlled by him. Macavity is like military despot Napoleon, he guides all wicked cats in London unseen.

Comment: There is indeed no difference between Napoleon and Macavity.

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22.	Give four instances where the poet has used alliteration in the poem.
Answer» milk, missing, larder’s, looted, sways, side to side, snake, break, broke – Alliteration

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23.	Identify the literary devices used in the following lines:(a) He sways his head from side to side,with movements like a snake.(b) They say he cheats at cards.(c) for he’s a friend in feline shape – (d) He’s outwardly respectable (they say he cheats at cards) (e) Just control their operations ; the Napoleon of Crime(f) He always has an alibi and one or two to spare (g) Or engaged in doing a complicated long division sums (h) Are nothing more than agents for the Cat –(i) Just controls their operations the Napoleon or crime
Answer» (a) simile (b) Personification (c) Personification (d) personification (The animal is attributed to human qualities) (e) Personification (f) Personification (g) Personification (h) Personification (i) metaphor

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Identify the literary devices used in the following lines:(a) He sways his head from side to side,with movements like a snake.(b) They say he cheats at cards.(c) for he’s a friend in feline shape – (d) He’s outwardly respectable (they say he cheats at cards) (e) Just control their operations ; the Napoleon of Crime(f) He always has an alibi and one or two to spare (g) Or engaged in doing a complicated long division sums (h) Are nothing more than agents for the Cat –(i) Just controls their operations the Napoleon or crime

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(a) simile

(b) Personification

(c) Personification

(d) personification (The animal is attributed to human qualities)

(e) Personification

(f) Personification

(g) Personification

(h) Personification

(i) metaphor

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24.	Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake; And when you think he’s half asleep,he’s always wide(а) Explain the comparison made here.(b) What does he pretend to do?
Answer» (а) The poet compares the movement of the cat to that of a snake. He employs a simile here. The movement is quiet but swift. (b) He pretends to be half asleep when he is fully awake.

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Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake; And when you think he’s half asleep,he’s always wide(а) Explain the comparison made here.(b) What does he pretend to do?

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(а) The poet compares the movement of the cat to that of a snake. He employs a simile here. The movement is quiet but swift.

(b) He pretends to be half asleep when he is fully awake.

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25.	Explain the following lines with reference to the context.And when you think he’s half asleep, he’s always Wide awake
Answer» Reference : There words are from the poem “ Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot. Context: The poet says these words about the ability of the mysterious cat to hoodwink everyone. Explanation: Macavity is a master of deceitfulness and suavity. When he appears to “be half-asleep with his half-closed eyes, he would be wide-awake. He is an enigma to everyone. Comment: Macavity is indeed a mystery.

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Explain the following lines with reference to the context.And when you think he’s half asleep, he’s always Wide awake

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Reference : There words are from the poem “ Macavity – the mystery cat” written by T.S. Eliot.

Context: The poet says these words about the ability of the mysterious cat to hoodwink everyone.

Explanation: Macavity is a master of deceitfulness and suavity. When he appears to “be half-asleep with his half-closed eyes, he would be wide-awake. He is an enigma to everyone. Comment: Macavity is indeed a mystery.

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26.	Explain the following lines with reference to the context.There may be a scrap of paper in the hall or on the stair But it’s useless to investigate…
Answer» Reference: There words are from the poem “Macavitythe mysterious cat” written by T.S. Eliot . Context: The poet says these words while discussing the left over evidences of crime. Explanation: The Scotland yard police and the flying squads are guardians of peace in London. They keep watch. But whenever Macavity does a crime, he leaves before the police arrives. The clues like empty larder, rifled jewel case, disappearance of a treaty or drawings from the office or admiralty may lead to some shredded bits of paper lying on the floor or the staircase. But thsese bits of paper can’t help the police nab Macavity. They know it is the work of Macavity but they are helpless. Comment: Not a trace is left behind by mysterious Macavity.

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Explain the following lines with reference to the context.There may be a scrap of paper in the hall or on the stair But it’s useless to investigate…

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Reference: There words are from the poem “Macavitythe mysterious cat” written by T.S. Eliot .

Context: The poet says these words while discussing the left over evidences of crime.

Explanation: The Scotland yard police and the flying squads are guardians of peace in London. They keep watch. But whenever Macavity does a crime, he leaves before the police arrives. The clues like empty larder, rifled jewel case, disappearance of a treaty or drawings from the office or admiralty may lead to some shredded bits of paper lying on the floor or the staircase. But thsese bits of paper can’t help the police nab Macavity. They know it is the work of Macavity but they are helpless. Comment: Not a trace is left behind by mysterious Macavity.

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Read the first stanza and think.(i) Is Macavity a cat really?(ii) If not, who can Macavity be?

Complete the following sentences. (i) A master criminal is one who _________. (ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because _________. (iii) _________because Macavity moves much faster 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?

Mention any two qualities of Macavity.

What are the mysterious ways in which Macavity acts?

Describe the appearance and qualities of Macavity.

Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.And his footprints are not found in any file of Scotland Yard’s.(а) What seems to be a challenge for the Scotland Yard?(b) Why do they need his footprints?

Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.It must have been Macavity!’ but he’s a mile away.(a) What is Macavity blamed for?(b) Where is he?

‘When the mouse laughs at the cat, there is a hole nearby.’ Explain the meaning of this statement to your friends.

This phrase originates from the fable ‘The Monkey and the Cat’. Explain how Macavity contradicts the phrase ‘cat’s paw’.

Explain the following lines with reference to the context.His powers of levitation would make a fakir stare

Which law does Macavity break?

Why is the Flying Squad frustrated?

What is Macavity’s nickname?

Describe Macavity’s appearance.

Where can you encounter Macavity?

Why does the poet say Macavity is ‘out wardly’ respectable?

Explain the following lines with reference to the context.He always has an alibi, and one or two to spare

Why is Macavity called the ‘Napoleon of Crime’?

Explain the following lines with reference to the context.Just controls their operation ; the Napoleon of Crime .

Give four instances where the poet has used alliteration in the poem.

Read the given lines and answer the questions that follow.He sways his head from side to side, with movements like a snake; And when you think he’s half asleep,he’s always wide(а) Explain the comparison made here.(b) What does he pretend to do?

Explain the following lines with reference to the context.And when you think he’s half asleep, he’s always Wide awake

Explain the following lines with reference to the context.There may be a scrap of paper in the hall or on the stair But it’s useless to investigate…

Complete the following sentences. (i) A master criminal is one who _____. (ii) The Scotland Yard is baffled because _. (iii) _____because Macavity moves much faster than them.