Mr. Popper's Penguins Review for Test

Mr. Popper is a _________________________.

• explorer

• painter

• teacher

• sculptor

How does Mr. Popper end up owning his very own penguin?

• He has always dreamed of traveling.

• He is interested in the North and South Poles and follows exploration expeditions.

• He sends a letter to Admiral Drake.

• All of the above

What does Captain Cook do when he first meets Mrs. Popper?

• pecks at her

• slaps her with his flipper

• runs away from her

• stares at her

Why was Captain Cook sick?

• He was getting old.

• He was too warm.

• He was getting lonely.

• He did not have enough food.

What instrument does Mrs. Popper play?

• piano

• harp

• guitar

• flute

Why does Mr. Popper create a travelling act of performing penguins?

• He needs to support his family.

• A circus owner contacts him.

• Mrs. Popper has always dreamed of playing the piano in front of groups of people.

• All of the above

Why doesn't Mr. Popper like the name "Popper's Pink-toed Penguins" in his meeting with Mr. Greenbaum?

• The name is too long.

• The penguins won't like it.

• The name is too short.

• The penguins don't have pink toes.

Why does Mr. Popper ride in the baggage car with the penguins on the train?

• He doesn't want them to get hurt.

• He doesn't want anyone to take them.

• He wants to keep them calm.

• He doesn't have money for a ticket.

In Chapter 17, we learn that the penguins get free food from _________________________.

• A shrimp company

• A tuna company

• A local fisherman

• The theater owner

What do we learn about Mr. Popper in Chapter 17?

• He is not greedy.

• He does not like to be a nuisance.

• He is honest.

• All of the above