Mr. Popper's Penguins 1-5

Mr. Popper's occupation is a _________________.

• teacher

• author

• scientist

• housepainter

Mr. Popper dreams of _________________.

• traveling to far away countries

• dining at fancy restaurants

• penguins

• going to the movies

Mrs. Popper often worries about ________________.

• money.

• Mr. Popper.

• penguins.

• her children.

Mr. Popper is excited because Admiral Drake ___________________.

• is his friend.
• said hello to him on the radio.
• is coming to visit.
• sent him a letter.

Mr. Popper writes a letter to Admiral Drake. As a result, Admiral Drake________________

• Leaves Antarctica

• Goes to the North Pole

• Sends Mr. Popper a penguin

• Writes him a letter back

Mr. Popper works during every season except

• summer

• winter

• spring

• fall

Which word best describes Mr. Popper?

• genius

• creative

• determined

• daydreamer

Read this line from Chapter 2.

She was not at all a disagreeable woman, but she sometimes got rather cross when she was worried about money. Which definition of cross is used in this sentence?

• annoyed and angry

• symbol

• to place one arm/leg/fingers over the other

• a mixture of two different things

Which word best describes Captain Cook?

• surprised

• curious

• agreeable

• mean

Based on the events of the story, which of the following seems most likely to happen?

• The Poppers will have to make changes in their home.

• The children will stay home from school to take care of Captain Cook.

• Mrs. Popper will give the penguin a bath.

• The penguins will eat dinner with the family.