Mr. Popper's Penguins Comprehension Quiz
English
2nd - 4th Grade
21 Questions
CCSS covered
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This quiz assesses reading comprehension of the classic children's novel "Mr. Popper's Penguins" and represents elementary-level literature study appropriate for grades 2-4. The questions target fundamental reading skills including character identification, plot sequencing, cause-and-effect relationships, and basic literary analysis. Students must demonstrate recall of specific story details, understanding of character motivations and emotions, and comprehension of narrative structure from beginning to end. The final questions introduce essential concepts about genre classification (fiction versus non-fiction) and author's purpose, requiring students to think analytically about literature beyond simple plot comprehension. To succeed on this assessment, students need strong foundational reading skills, the ability to make inferences about character feelings and motivations, and basic understanding of literary elements and purposes. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying elementary literature and reading comprehension. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a post-reading evaluation, homework assignment, or formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding of the novel. Teachers can use this quiz to identify students who may need additional support with reading comprehension strategies or those ready for more advanced literary analysis activities. The variety of question types - from factual recall to inferential thinking about character emotions and literary purpose - makes it valuable for differentiated instruction and provides comprehensive feedback on student reading progress. This assessment aligns with Common Core standards RL.2.1, RL.3.1, and RL.4.1 for asking and answering questions about key details in texts, as well as RL.2.5, RL.3.5, and RL.4.5 for understanding story structure and purpose.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mr. Popper do for a living?
bookkeeper
house painter
artist
teacher
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was Mr. Popper so absent-minded?
he always had a lot on his mind
he always had too much to do
he was always dreaming about far-away countries
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where does Mr. Popper dream of going?
Africa
China
Alaska
The Antartic
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who sent Mr. Popper a penguin?
his good friend
Admiral Drake
his sister
his wife
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Mr. Popper name his penguin?
Elvis
Captain Crunch
Greta
Captain Cook
Tags
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the service man run out of Mr. Popper's house?
because Captain Cook startled him
because he had a fear of penguins
because he become violently ill
because Captain Cook started pecking at him
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did Captain Cook build his nest?
the bottom shelf of a chest of drawers
in Mr. Popper's bathtub
in the freezer
in a dog house outside of Mr. Popper's home
Tags
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RI.1.4
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