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1. Mighty Mouse always saved the day by freeing his girlfriend from the clenches of this creepy cat with an evil grin and top hat. What is the name of this creepy cat?

Answer: Oil Can Harry

Oil Can Harry appeared on the animated cartoon of "Mighty Mouse" (1955), on CBS network, Terrytoons. Mighty Mouse's moments were occupied by confrontations with his arch nemesis, while saving Pearl Pureheart, his girlfriend. Often times, she found herself on ever-tiring escapes from this dastardly and despicable villain. The creative voice over for Oil Can Harry was Alan Oppenheimer.

2. This swinging fat cat wore a stylish derby hat on the film, "The Aristocats" (1970). He was the merrymaking boss of a jazzy and jiving band. Who is this swinging cat?

Answer: Scat Cat

The superlative Scat Cat and his all cat combo band performed,"Everybody Wants to Be a Cat", in this cherished feature film. He takes pleasure in his music and merriment by blowing on his trusty trumpet, and always seems to know where the action is happening.

He is a fine friend to the thoughtful, Thomas O'Malley, and aids in the liberation of Duchess and her three kittens. Scatman Crothers, in this animated, romantic Walt Disney Production, entertained us with his vivacious voice and singing for Scat Cat.

3. This swashbuckling cat, in his illustrious, fancy, feathered hat, was introduced in "Shrek 2". Who is this savvy, sword-swishing, tabby cat?

Answer: Puss in Boots

The fairy tale, "Puss in Boots"(1697), which originated in Europe, has been renowned as one of the most legendary stories in all of human civilization. His identifiable hat, high boots, and sword compose him as a formidable feline. Antonio Banderas mesmerized us as the voice of Puss in "Shrek 2" (2004).

The most enchanting scene is when Puss takes his hat off, absolutely awes the guards with his adorable and innocent expression, and then ferociously attacks them to assist Shrek and Donkey in rescuing the pleasant, Princess Fiona.

He also captured our hearts in "Shrek 3" (2007) and "Shrek the Halls" (2007).

4. In the Hanna-Barbera production, this charismatic cat, with his purple vest and flat hat, lived in the alleyways of New York. He and his gang were deceptive in their deceiving tricks. Who is this charismatic cat?

Answer: Top Cat

The tenacious Top Cat, also known as T.C., and his gang were pursued persistently by police officer, Charlie Dibble. Because of their suspicious tricks, Dibble sought to evict them from the alleys, but his weekly endeavors were futile. The gang included, Benny the Ball, Choo Choo, Fancy-Fancy, Spook, and The Brain. "Top Cat" (1961), was a popular, animated television series that ran prime time on ABC network. Arnold Stang did a remarkable job in voicing Top Cat. Crookshanks is remembered as the pet cat of Hermione Granger on the "Harry Potter" (1999-2007) series.

5. This wicked cat, with a red top hat, was the primary adversary of Fievel as he headed west. Who is this wicked cat?

Answer: Cat R. Waul

"An American Tail: Fievel Goes West" (1991), is a sequel to "An American Tail" (1992). The legendary, Steven Spielberg, produced this superbly, esteemed film. Cat R. Waul, voiced by Gerrit Graham, plans to capture the mice to do hard work, and then devour them. However, he has to compel his competitors from consuming his catch, or else his strategy will be unsuccessful.

6. This cool, conning cat and his charming girlfriend, Cleo, were incorporated in the cartoon series of "Heathcliff" (1980). Who is this cool cat?

Answer: Riff Raff

Riff Raff's attire was integrated with a blue, overstuffed hat and matching neck scarf. Cleo's alluring fashion statement was a pretty pair of pink leg warmers. He led the street-tough, junkyard gang, "The Cattilac Cats", also known as "Cats and Company".

They included, Mungo, Hector, and Wordsworth. "Heathcliff" (1980), was a television series based on the popular comic strip. Riff Raff was voiced by Stan Jones.

7. Who could forget the famous, rhyming feline in his recognizable red and striped hat? Who is this mischievous cat that first emerged in a children's book in 1957?

Answer: The Cat in the Hat

The celebrated cat of chaos also sports a red bowtie, white gloves, and an umbrella. Mike Myers was cast as the impish, "Cat in the Hat", in the 2003 film. The author, Theodor Geisel Seuss, merely known to the world as Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. He died in 1991, but left a legacy for a lifetime.

8. This warlock cat, wishing to reclaim his wizardly power to become human again, resides with an adolescent witch who magically embellishes him in a multiplicity of hats. Who is this clever and captivating cat?

Answer: Salem

At times, Salem Saberhagen was fully clad in an array of cute costumes, festooned with hats, on "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1996). The comedy television sitcom aired on ABC network, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Nick Bakay, who generated the voice for Salem. However, there were four, black, American Shorthaired, trained cats whose services were utilized for portions of the filming, but most action segments was formed by using an animatronic puppet for the talking aspect of his character.

You can observe Salem, decked out in some bejeweled costumes, by clicking on www.youtube.com/SalemSaberhagen.

9. This car-racing cat appeared to have an upper paw against his challenging contender, Motormouse, in this comical cartoon. Who is the fearsome feline that failed each competition against his opponent?

Answer: Autocat

"Motormouse and Autocat" (1970), received their own Saturday morning cartoon show. Each episode gyrated around the duo of daredevils, crusading against each other on a drag strip or a grand prix style racetrack. Although, they were ambitious adversaries in their chase, they were the best of buds at the end of the show. Marty Ingels was prolific in the voiceover for Autocat, while Dick Curtis provided the voice for Motormouse. Both cartoon rivals wore helmets and goggles for safety and protection. That is what I call using your head!

10. This feline species wore a police officer's hat after being introduced to a career in crime solving. Who was the wild and wacky bobcat?

Answer: Bonkers D. Bobcat

Released by DePatie-Freleng Enterprises in 1971, CBS network aired "Bonkers D. Bobcat", in an animated television series from 1993 to 1995. Before joining the Hollywood Police Department in Toon Town, Bonkers D. Bobcat had been a tremendous star for Wackytoons Studios. Due to the declining ratings, he was terminated from his role after his show fell from being in first place. He inadvertently rescued the famed cartoon character, Donald Duck, from a would-be mugger; however, oversight from the chief, soon learned it had been a fictional role. Voiced by Jim Cummings, Bonkers lacks experience in the law enforcement, and has no knowledge of its procedures or system. Yet, each ending of the episodes developed into a hilarious status for the energetic, cat cop.

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Top Hat Cats Trivia Quiz

This delightful quiz is about some classy and not so classy cats that wore hats. How many of the famed felines can you remember?

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