How Well Do You Know Cat Behavior? The Ultimate Cat Quiz

Tabby cat sits on a sunlit window ledge during golden hour, looking alert with ears slightly forward and whiskers sharply rim-lit by warm directional light. Soft shallow depth of field blurs indoor plants and curtains into creamy bokeh, emphasizing the cat’s detailed fur texture and glinting eyes.

Introduction

This quiz tests how well you really understand cat behavior — from kneading to chirps at the window. Answer 10 multiple-choice questions to find out if you can read your cat like a book, or if your feline is still delightfully inscrutable.

About the Quiz

I wrote this quiz for anyone who shares their life with a whiskered roommate and wants to decode those odd little gestures. Each question mixes everyday moments (the tail twitch, the midnight sprint) with the surprising reasons behind them. Expect a few easy ones and a couple that will make you nod and say, “Of course — I should have known that.”

If you want a deeper read after the quiz, I often write about cat communication in posts like Why Do Cats Meow? and affectionate signals in 10 Signs Your Cat Really Loves You.

Instructions

  1. Choose the answer that best explains the behavior described.
  2. There are 10 questions — aim for at least 7 correct to pass.
  3. After each question you’ll see a short explanation you can use when chatting with other cat people.

Ready? Let’s find out how well you know cat behavior. Keep a cat treat nearby — you might need one for yourself (or your cat) afterward.