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Its fur can shine like soft, dark silk. A cat is black because of melanin, which is a color inside its body.  \nThat dark color made some people tell strange stories long ago. In parts of Europe, people said a black cat could bring bad luck. They even told tales that black cats helped witches in old stories.  \nBut not everyone thinks a black cat is unlucky! In  \nBritain and Japan, many people say a black cat brings good luck. A black cat is really just a soft, loving pet that likes to purr.  \nBlack Cats and Superstition  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What do people in old European tales say black cats did?\u003Cbr>A. They helped witches in the stories B. They guarded homes from bad\u003Cbr>rain\u003Cbr>C. They found gold for their owners D. They kept ships safe at sea\u003Cbr>2) In the word \"melanin,\" what does the text tell us?\u003Cbr>A. It is the name of a black cat B. It is a soft brush for the fur\u003Cbr>C. It is a color inside the cat's body D. It is a story about good luck\u003Cbr>3) What makes a cat's fur black?\u003Cbr>A. A color called melanin inside its B. The food that the cat likes to eat body\u003Cbr>C. Rolling around in the dark dirt D. Staying outside in the bright sun\u003Cbr>4) What did some people in Europe say a black cat could bring?\u003Cbr>A. Good food B. Bad luck C. Warm rain D. New friends\u003Cbr>5) How does the passage say a black cat really is?\u003Cbr>A. A wild animal that lives in caves B. A lucky charm that people carry\u003Cbr>around\u003Cbr>C. A soft, loving pet that likes to purr D. A helper that works for witches\u003Cbr>6) What is this passage mostly about?\u003Cbr>A. Cats that like to hunt at night B. How to keep a pet cat happy\u003Cbr>C. Black cats and the stories people D. Why cats have soft, warm fur tell\u003Cbr>7) Why did some people in Europe tell strange stories about black cats?\u003Cbr>A. The cats were bigger than other cats\u003Cbr>B. The cats always ran away from people\u003Cbr>C. The cats' dark color made them tell tales\u003Cbr>D. The cats could not purr like others\u003Cbr>8) In which places do many people say a black cat brings good luck?\u003Cbr>A. France and India B. Spain and China\u003Cbr>C. Italy and Egypt D. Britain and Japan |  |  | 1.\u003Cbr>2.\u003Cbr>3.\u003Cbr>4.\u003Cbr>5.\u003Cbr>6.\u003Cbr>7.\u003Cbr>8. |  | Answers |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |\n| 1-8 | 88 | 75 | 63 | 50 |  | 38 | 25 | 13 | 0 |\n\nReading [www.CommonCoreSheets.com](www.CommonCoreSheets.com) Page 2 of 2  \nHave you ever seen a cat as black as night? Its fur can shine like soft, dark silk. 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