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That is a black cat, and it looks like a soft shadow with a swishing tail! Its fur is black because of something called melanin, the same stuff that colors your hair and skin.  \nEven though a black cat is just a sweet, purring pet, some people once fearedit. Long ago in parts of Europe, people told a story that black cats belonged to witches, so they thought seeing one meant bad luck was coming. That story was not true, but many people believed it anyway.  \nNot everyone thought a black cat brought trouble, though. In Britain and in Japan, people told a happier story that a black cat could bring good luck instead! Long ago, sailors even kept black catson their ships, hoping the friendly cats would keep them safe on the sea.  \nSo one animal got two very different stories, all because of the color of its fur. Today we know a black cat is an ordinary pet who loves to nap, chase toys, and curl up in your lap. Here is a fun fact: a black cat sitting in the sun can turn a little rustybrown, like a chocolate bar melting in the light!  \nBlack Cats and Superstition  \nName:  \n\n| Solve each problem.\u003Cbr>Use the article to answer the question.\u003Cbr>1) What gives a black cat its dark fur?\u003Cbr>A. A coloring called melanin B. The cold winter weather\u003Cbr>C. A bath in dark water D. A special kind of food\u003Cbr>2) According to the passage, what is a black cat really like today?\u003Cbr>A. A wild cat who lives in the woods\u003Cbr>B. An ordinary pet who loves to nap and play\u003Cbr>C. A rare creature found only in Japan\u003Cbr>D. A scary animal who hides from people\u003Cbr>3) In the passage, what does the word 'melanin' mean?\u003Cbr>A. A kind of toy that cats like to chase\u003Cbr>B. A soft blanket that keeps a cat warm\u003Cbr>C. The stuff that colors fur, hair, and skin\u003Cbr>D. A shiny light that comes from cat eyes\u003Cbr>4) What can happen to a black cat's fur when it sits in the sun?\u003Cbr>A. It can start to fall out B. It can turn a bright white\u003Cbr>C. It can turn a little rusty-brown D. It can glow in the dark\u003Cbr>5) What does the third paragraph mostly tell you?\u003Cbr>A. Black cats eat more than other pets\u003Cbr>B. Some places thought black cats brought good luck\u003Cbr>C. Sailors did not like cats on ships\u003Cbr>D. Black cats are hard to find at night\u003Cbr>6) What is this whole passage mostly about?\u003Cbr>A. The best ways to train a pet cat\u003Cbr>B. Which foods make cats grow bigger\u003Cbr>C. How sailors took care of their ships\u003Cbr>D. Black cats and the different stories people tell about them\u003Cbr>7) Why did some people long ago think black cats brought bad luck?\u003Cbr>A. They saw the cats sleeping all day long\u003Cbr>B. They watched the cats climb up tall trees\u003Cbr>C. 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