Mr. Popper's Penguins Comprehension Questions

The transcript introduces Mr. Popper, a house painter in Stillwater, who dreams of exploring polar regions. Despite his untidy nature, he is well-liked in the community. Mr. Popper is fascinated by polar expeditions and spends his free time reading about them. As the decorating season ends, he discusses financial concerns with his family.

What is the title of the book being read aloud in class?

• Charlotte's Web

• The Great Gatsby

• Mr. Popper's Penguins

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Who are the authors of 'Mr. Popper's Penguins'?

• Ernest Hemingway and Florence Atwater

• Mark Twain and Florence Atwater

• Richard and Florence Atwater

• J.K. Rowling and Richard Atwater

In which city does Mr. Popper live?

• Riverdale

• Springfield

• Stillwater

• Gotham

What is Mr. Popper's occupation?

• A scientist

• A teacher

• A house painter

• A librarian

How do the children react when they see Mr. Popper?

• They smile at him

• They ignore him

• They ask him questions

• They run away

What do the housewives in Stillwater think of Mr. Popper?

• They find him amusing

• They are indifferent

• They dislike him

• They admire him

What unusual thing did Mr. Popper do while painting a kitchen screen?

• Painted it with polka dots

• Painted three sides one color and the other side yellow

• Painted it all black

• Painted it with stripes

What is Mr. Popper's attitude towards his work?

• He loves it

• He finds it boring

• He is often distracted by dreams

• He is indifferent

What does Mr. Popper wish he had done before settling down?

• Written a book

• Built a bigger house

• Traveled the world

• Started a business

What is Mr. Popper's biggest regret?

• Not becoming a scientist

• Not traveling to the poles

• Not having a bigger house

• Not having more children