If your love of cats is as strong as catnip, this quiz is for you. As you answer the questions, we'll let the cat out of the bag with some fun facts to feed your appreciation of these furry friends.

For instance, you're not alone in adoring these majestic creatures because cats are the most popular house pet today. Historically they were even more popular. The ancient Egyptians held cats in the highest esteem, and the penalties for injuring or killing a cat were severe. What's more, the Egyptians worshipped a Cat Goddess, Bastet. This Cat Goddess was often represented as half feline, half woman. History also shows that cats' relationship with man began well before that time. Evidence suggests that cats were first domesticated in the Near East up to 12,000 years ago. 

If you have been observing the behaviors of your favorite feline, your answers will send you up the education ladder.  However, if you haven't pulled out a laser pointer or dangled a string in a while, this quiz will take you back to class to learn more about your purrrfect partner. Don't hold back your curiosity any longer. Take the quiz now. We don't want to kill any cats!