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Categories of Genius

In order to make these tests as pseudo-academically sound as possible, they have been divided into five thematic areas.

PHYSICAL TESTS

This set of activities examines the ways in which your cat uses its body to achieve a distinct advantage in its surroundings. So these are not just tests of strength and agility – they are also tests of the animal’s cunning and creativity.

TERRITORIAL TESTS

Here’s where you can measure the balance (or imbalance) between your cat’s natural instincts and its ability to tailor them to the rigours of village, urban or suburban life.

METEOROLOGY AND CAT COSMOLOGY

After measuring your cat’s physical and territorial awareness, you can see how well it copes with factors that it cannot control easily – namely the weather and the broader interactions of visible and invisible matter in the Universe.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS

This is what the book is really building up to – a measure of what’s truly going on beyond those bright eyes. Your cat’s modes of behaviour are also modes of self-expression and indicators of mood. Let’s take a ruddy good look at them.

SUPERNATURAL TESTS

At first glance, this section looks like it’s just for fun . . . But is it? Analysing your cat’s subtle quirks may uncover a few connections with the paranormal – and send a few shivers down your spine to boot. So don’t be a sceptic – your pet could be a gateway to the spirit world, and just imagine how cool (and potentially lucrative) that would be!

Scoring tips and conclusions are given on pages 125–127, so that you can analyse your pet’s performance in each of the above categories and thus compile its physical and psychological profile. You can also identify the areas in which the animal might be able to do better in the future.

• General note (for all sections): try not to let your cat know that it is being tested. It probably won’t like the idea of being assessed, and so will not offer its co-operation voluntarily. Some stealth may be required.