Mr. Popper's Penguins Quiz

What is the name of Mr. Popper’s wife?

• Mary

• Mrs. Popper

• Jane

• Emily

What does Mr. Popper use to keep the penguins’ room cold?

• An air conditioner

• A refrigerator

• A block of ice

• A fan

What is the main food that the penguins eat in the Popper household?

• Fish

• Bread

• Cheese

• Fruit

What is the name of Mr. Popper’s first penguin?

• Captain Cook

• Admiral Drake

• Greta

• Nelson

What do the penguins perform in to earn money for the Poppers?

• A circus

• A stage show

• A parade

• A zoo exhibit

What does Mr. Popper dream about before receiving the penguin?

• Exploring the North and South Poles

• Becoming a famous painter

• Owning a zoo

• Traveling to Africa

How does the arrival of the penguins change the Popper family’s daily life?

• They become famous and travel

• They move to a new city

• They stop working

• They get a new house

How many penguins does Mr. Popper eventually have in his house?

• 2

• 12

• 10

• 8

Why does Admiral Drake invite Mr. Popper and the penguins to go on an expedition at the end of the book?

• To help study penguins in the wild

• To perform for scientists

• To find treasure

• To open a zoo

What lesson does Mr. Popper learn from his adventure with the penguins?

• Animals belong in their natural habitat

• Penguins make good pets

• Money is the most important thing

• Traveling is always fun