Mr. Popper's Penguins 10-13

When Mr. Popper states, "They're as like as two peas",

what figure of speech is he referring to?

• Onomatopoeia- "two peas in a pod"

• Idiom- "two peas in a pod"

• Synonym- "two peas in a pea"

• Hyperbole-"as like as two peas"

How did the Poppers feel when they saw the news article and picture?

• upset

• surprised

• proud

• nervous

How did the Poppers know Captain Cook was sick?

• He had a fever.

• The doctor told them.

• He refused to come out of the icebox.

• He told them.

What did the curator think was the cause of Captain Cook's illness?

• he missed his mom

• he was lonely

• he had eaten bad shrimp

• he didn't like the Poppers

Who is Greta?

• the Poppers' neighbor

• Admiral Drake's wife

• the penguin the curator is sending to the Poppers

• Mr. Popper's daughter

What does the word sleek mean?

• smooth

• exhausted

• sneaky

• angry

How can the Popper's tell the difference between Greta and Captain Cook?

• Their beaks are different colors
• They painted their backs with their names
• Greta is taller than Captain Cook
• Captain Cook is wider than Greta

Why can't Greta and Captain Cook live in the icebox together?

• It isn't cold enough
• The door handle broke
• It won't be big enough once they lay their eggs
• The icebox needs to be repaired

What is Mr. Popper's solution to the icebox dilemma? 

• He will send them back to Antarctica.
• He doesn't have a solution.
• Since it is October, he will open all of the windows and the penguins will be comfortable.
• He will ship them back to Dr. Smith.

Cause and Effect: What did the Popper's have to do because their windows were open?

• Turn the heat up in their house
• Wear their winter overcoats and hats in the house
• Stay at a hotel and leave the penguins at home
• Stay in bed all day because it was too cold