Penguin Post Office

The penguin post office is located in

• America

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Africa

Penguins work in the post office.

• True!

• False!

Which of the following is NOT a job of the post office workers?

• Taking care of the historic site.

• Sorting mail, selling stamps, and greeting tourists.

• Count penguins, check nests, and look for hatchling.

• Checking and recording changes in weather while at the post office.

According to the text, what makes working at the penguin post office a challenging job? Choose ALL that apply!

• Weather is harsh, with temperatures dropping to below -20 degrees.

• There is no running water, so you need to shower on visiting ships.

• The employees get extremely lonely without their family and friends there.

• Their small lodge has barely any electricity.

Which of the following statements is a fact?

• Penguins are the best neighbors.

• Penguins are cute critters.

• Working in the post office is the most difficult job.

• Penguins live in colonies called rookeries.

Which of the following statements is an opinion?

• Luckily, they have these cute critters to keep them company.

• Penguins, like whales and seals, have a layer of fat under their skin that helps keep them warm.

• It’s also home to about 1,500 gentoo penguins!

• Five species of penguins live in Antarctica

In the first paragraph the text states that, "Port Lockroy is one of the world’s most remote post offices." What is the best meaning of remote in the sentence ?

• a device to operate or control

• far away from the main center of population

• working or attending school from home

• hidden