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What animal is a prominent character in The Master and Margarita?

  • A large black cat

  • A talking horse

  • A magical fox

  • A wise old owl

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A large black cat named Behemoth is a prominent character in The Master and Margarita, a novel by Russian author Mikhail Bulgakov. Behemoth is a member of Woland's retinue, a group of supernatural creatures who arrive in Moscow and cause chaos. Behemoth is a mischievous and playful character, and he enjoys tormenting the humans he encounters.
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