Try purr-fecting your 'Cats' IQ

By Wayne Harada
Advertiser Entertainment Writer

Old Deuteronomy (Jason Simon) has gravitas, and Grizabella (Natalie Attino, right) has a moving solo but what else do you know about them? Joan Marcus 'Cats' A musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, based on T.S. Eliot's "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats" 8 p.m. today, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday Blaisdell Concert Hall $45, $65, $75 for today, Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday; $35, $55, $65 for 7 p.m. Sunday (877) 750-4400, ticketmaster.com

You've seen the show, you've sung the songs, you've read the book, you probably have a VHS or DVD (and certainly the CD) of the original London cast's performance.

Now check out your "Cats" scan (answers below):

1. How many names should a cat have?

1. One.
2. Three.
3. Six.
4. Nine.

2. How often do Jellicle cats meet — and why?

1. Twice a year.
2. Once a year.
3. Once a quarter.
4. Every day.

3. Who are the quick-change, comedian cats?

1. Old Deuteronomy and Bustopher Jones.
2. Jellyanydots and Jellylorum.
3. Mungojerrie and Rumple-teazer.
4. Tom and Jerry.

4. What is the real name of Gus, the theater cat?

1. Asparagus.
2. Augustus.
3. Guslander.
4. Gussie L'Amour.

5. Who was "famous in proverb and famous in rhyme"?

1. Grizabella.
2. Rum Tum Tugger.
3. Puss.
4. Old Deuteronomy.

6. Who is the stoutest of cats?

1. Bustopher Jones.
2. Gumbie Cat.
3. Macavity.
4. Growltiger.

7. What does it take for a cat to treat you as a trusted friend?

1. Caviar.
2. A dish of cream.
3. Salmon paste.
4. All of the above.

8. Who remembers what happiness was?

1. Victoria.
2. Grizabella.
3. Skimbleshanks.
4. Demeter.

9. Who can creep through the tiniest crack?

1. Macavity.
2. Munkustrap.
3. Mistoffelees.
4. Rumpleteazer.

10. What is cat heaven called?

1. Jellicle Ball.
2. Heaviside Layer.
3. Memory.
4. The Junkyard.

Reach Wayne Harada at wharada@honoluluadvertiser.com, 525-8067 or fax 525-8055.

ANSWERS

• 1 — b. Three — a family name, a fancier name, and a peculiar or dignified name.
• 2 — b. Once a year, to select the cat that will be "reborn."
• 3 — c. Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer.
• 4 — a. Asparagus.
• 5 — d. Old Deuteronomy.
• 6 — a. Bustopher Jones.
• 7 — d. All of the above.
• 8 — b. Grizabella.
• 9 — c. Mistoffelees.
• 10 — b. Heaviside Layer.

RANKING

• Perfect score — You're the cat's meow.
• 7-8 correct — You're striving for purr-fection.
• 5-6 correct — You're close to a cat-astrophe.
• 4 or fewer correct — You're in the doghouse.