Mr. Popper's Penguins Chapters 9-12 Quiz

What is the main event that occurs in Chapter 9?

• The unexpected arrival of a spaceship from Mars

• The sudden appearance of a time-traveling penguin

• The discovery of a hidden treasure in the attic

• The arrival of a mysterious crate from the South Pole

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

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CCSS.RL.2.1

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How does the setting change in Chapter 10 and what impact does it have on the characters?

• The setting changes to a tropical island, impacting the characters with a lack of food and resources.

• The setting changes to the desert, impacting the characters with extreme cold and snow.

• The setting changes to the South Pole, impacting the characters with new challenges and experiences.

• The setting changes to a bustling city, impacting the characters with a sense of freedom and adventure.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Describe the conflict that arises in Chapter 11 and how it is resolved.

• The conflict arises when Mr. Popper's penguins escape and start a circus in the town. It is resolved when the penguins decide to stay in the town and become performers.

• The conflict arises when Mr. Popper's penguins escape and take over the town. It is resolved when the town decides to keep the penguins as their new mascots.

• The conflict arises when Mr. Popper's penguins escape and cause chaos in the town. It is resolved when Mr. Popper and his family work together to round up the penguins and return them to their proper place.

• The conflict arises when Mr. Popper's penguins escape and join a group of wild penguins. It is resolved when Mr. Popper decides to leave the penguins in the wild.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Identify an example of foreshadowing in Chapter 12 and explain its significance.

• The broken window foreshadows the upcoming arrival of a new neighbor.

• The broken stove foreshadows the upcoming financial struggles Mr. Popper will face due to the penguins.

• The mention of a snowstorm foreshadows the upcoming winter weather.

• The penguin's refusal to eat fish foreshadows the upcoming shortage of food.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

What is the turning point in the plot of Chapter 9?

• The penguins escape from the house

• Mr. Popper gets a new job as a zookeeper

• Mr. Popper receives a letter from Admiral Drake.

• Mr. Popper wins the lottery

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

How does the author use the setting to create a sense of tension in Chapter 10?

• By describing the dark, stormy weather and the eerie silence of the deserted town.

• By highlighting the friendly and welcoming nature of the townspeople.

• By focusing on the peaceful, serene atmosphere of the setting.

• By describing the bright, sunny weather and the bustling activity of the town.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

How do Mr. Popper and his family overcome the conflict in Chapter 11?

• Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

• Asking for help from their neighbors

• Leaving the conflict unresolved and moving to a different city

• Working together and using their creativity

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What literary device is used in the description of the penguins' antics in Chapter 12?

• irony

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

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What is the climax of the plot in Chapter 9?

• The climax of the plot in Chapter 9 is when Mr. Popper's penguins perform on stage at the theater.

• The climax of the plot in Chapter 9 is when Mr. Popper decides to give away his penguins to a zoo.

• The climax of the plot in Chapter 9 is when Mr. Popper's penguins escape and cause chaos in the town.

• The climax of the plot in Chapter 9 is when Mr. Popper's penguins refuse to perform at the theater.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Discuss the significance of the setting in Chapter 12 and its impact on the characters.

• It takes place in the Arctic, presenting extreme cold and challenging conditions.

• It takes place in a tropical paradise, making the characters comfortable and relaxed.

• The chapter is set in a desert, causing the characters to struggle with extreme heat and dehydration.

• The setting is in a bustling city, providing the characters with plenty of modern conveniences.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3