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That is a black cat. Its fur is black because of something called melanin.  \nThat black fur made people tell fun stories long ago. In some parts of Europe people told a story that a black cat could be bad luck. People made up tales about cats and witches too.  \nBut not everyone thought a black cat was bad luck! In Britain and Japan people say a black cat can bring goodluck. A black cat is really just a sweet pet who loves you.  \nBlack Cats and Superstition  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) The word tales in the story means what?\u003Cbr>A. Long cat legs B. Made up stories\u003Cbr>C. Big loud sounds D. Warm soft beds\u003Cbr>2) What makes the cat's fur black?\u003Cbr>A. A pot of black paint B. Playing in the mud\u003Cbr>C. Eating dark berries D. Something called melanin\u003Cbr>3) What color is the cat in the story?\u003Cbr>A. Gray like a cloud B. Black like the night\u003Cbr>C. White like the snow D. Orange like a pumpkin\u003Cbr>4) Why did people tell stories about black cats long ago?\u003Cbr>A. The dark black fur made people B. The cats could fly in the sky tell tales\u003Cbr>C. The cats could talk to people D. The cats liked to sing songs\u003Cbr>5) What is a black cat really?\u003Cbr>A. A tiny brown mouse B. A sweet pet who loves you\u003Cbr>C. A scary night bird D. A big wet fish\u003Cbr>6) What is this passage mostly about?\u003Cbr>A. A white rabbit B. A green frog\u003Cbr>C. A black cat D. A big brown dog\u003Cbr>7) In some parts of Europe what did people say a black cat could be?\u003Cbr>A. A fast runner B. Good food C. A loud bird D. Bad luck\u003Cbr>8) In Britain and Japan what do people say a black cat brings?\u003Cbr>A. Loud noise B. Bad weather C. Good luck D. Cold snow |  |  | 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  \nLook at that soft little cat with fur as dark as night! That is a black cat. Its fur is black because of something called melanin.  \nThat black fur made people tell fun stories long ago. In some parts of Europe people told a story that a black cat could be bad luck. People made up tales about cats and witches too.  \nBut not everyone thought a black cat was bad luck! In Britain and Japan people say a black cat can bring goodluck. A black cat is really just a sweet pet who loves you.  \nBlack Cats and Superstition  \nName: Answer Key  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) The word tales in the story means what?\u003Cbr>A. Long cat legs B. Made up stories\u003Cbr>C. Big loud sounds D. Warm soft beds\u003Cbr>2) What makes the cat's fur black?\u003Cbr>A. A pot of black paint B. Playing in the mud\u003Cbr>C. Eating dark berries D. Something called melanin\u003Cbr>3) What color is the cat in the story?\u003Cbr>A. Gray like a cloud B. Black like the night\u003Cbr>C. White like the snow D. Orange like a pumpkin\u003Cbr>4) Why did people tell stories about black cats long ago?\u003Cbr>A. The dark black fur made people B. The cats could fly in the sky tell tales\u003Cbr>C. The cats could talk to people D. The cats liked to sing songs\u003Cbr>5) What is a black cat really?\u003Cbr>A. A tiny brown mouse B. 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