Mr. Popper's Penguins Comprehension Questions

Mrs. Powell introduces 'Mr. Popper's Penguins,' a Newbery Honor book about a family with penguins. The story begins in Stillwater, where Mr. Popper, a house painter, dreams of exploring polar regions. Despite his mundane life, he is fascinated by the Arctic and Antarctic. The chapter ends with family discussions about financial challenges and Mr. Popper's seasonal work.

What is the title of the book being introduced by Mrs. Powell?

• The Secret Garden

• Charlotte's Web

• The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

• Mr. Popper's Penguins

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

• J.K. Rowling

• Richard and Florence Atwater

• Mark Twain

• E.B. White

What award did 'Mr. Popper's Penguins' receive?

• Newbery Honor

• National Book Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Caldecott Medal

Where does Mr. Popper live?

• New York City

• Stillwater

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What is Mr. Popper's occupation?

• House Painter

• Chef

• Teacher

• Scientist

How do the children and housewives react to Mr. Popper?

• They ignore him

• They smile and admire his work

• They are angry with him

• They avoid him

What unusual painting mistake did Mr. Popper make?

• Painted a mural on a wall

• Painted three sides of a kitchen green and one yellow

• Painted a house entirely black

• Painted a house pink

What is Mr. Popper's main regret?

• Not becoming a scientist

• Not traveling to the North and South Poles

• Not having a larger family

• Not owning a bigger house

What does Mr. Popper enjoy doing in the evenings?

• Cooking

• Gardening

• Reading about polar regions

• Watching TV

What gift did Janie and Bill give Mr. Popper?

• A telescope

• A painting set

• A globe

• A book