Mr. Popper's Penguins Chapters 1-10

What does Mr. Popper do for a living?

• He is a house painter.

• He is an architect.

• He is a businessman.

• He is a circus performer.

Why is Mrs. Popper worried about Mr. Popper being out of work until spring?

• She is worried he will be bored.

• She is worried he will scare away the penguins.

• She is worried they will run out of money.

Who sent the first surprise package to Mr. Popper?

• Admiral Drake

• Captain Cook

• Dr. Smith

• Mr. Greenbaum

What was in the package Mr. Popper received from Admiral Drake?

• canned shrimp

• a new icebox

• a penguin

• big blocks of ice

What did Mr. Popper name the penguin he received from Admiral Drake?

• Nelson

• Greta

• Admiral Cook

• Captain Cook

Mr. Popper says that penguins can go with food for _________.

• a week

• a month

• two days

• a fortnight

Where does Captain Cook originally settle in the Popper house?

• In the icebox

• In the garden

• In the basement

• In the kid's bedroom

How does Mr. Popper convince the serviceman to drill holes and add an extra handle to the icebox?

• He bribes him $100.

• He bribes him with two $5 bills and uses reverse psychology.

• He tells him he will call his boss to complain and get him fired.

• He cries and the serviceman feels bad for him.

How does the serviceman react when he sees Captain Cook?

• He smiles and shakes his hand.

• He laughs at him.

• He calls Mrs. Popper to get the penguin.

• He drops all his tools and runs out the door.

Why did the policeman show up at Mr. Popper's house?

• He heard all the yelling and saw the serviceman run away.

• Mrs. Popper called the police.

• The neighbors were scared and called the police.

• Janie called 911.