Mr. Popper's Penguins: Comprehension Questions

Mrs. My Own reads Chapter 5, detailing an eventful day at Proudfoot Avenue. Mr. Popper interacts with a service man to modify a refrigerator for his penguin, Captain Cook. Despite initial reluctance, the service man installs a handle inside the refrigerator. Captain Cook explores the new setup, learning to open and close the door. The chapter concludes with Mrs. My Own's farewell.

What is the setting of Chapter 5?

• A park

• A zoo

• 4:32 Proudfoot Avenue

• A school

Who was Captain Cook watching in the children's room?

• The serviceman

• Janie and Bill

• Mrs. Popper

• Mr. Popper

What did Mr. Popper want the serviceman to do to the refrigerator?

• Move it to another room

• Bore holes in the door

• Install a new light

• Paint it

Why was Mr. Popper hesitant to explain his request to the serviceman?

• He was shy

• He didn't trust the serviceman

• He didn't want to discuss Captain Cook

• He forgot what he wanted

What was the serviceman's initial reaction to Mr. Popper's request?

• He was amused

• He was confused

• He was eager to help

• He was reluctant

What did the serviceman think of Mr. Popper's mental state?

• He thought Mr. Popper was a genius

• He thought Mr. Popper was not quite right

• He thought Mr. Popper was very funny

• He thought Mr. Popper was very smart

What did Mr. Popper feel about explaining Captain Cook to the serviceman?

• He was indifferent

• He was excited

• He was reluctant

• He was eager

What did the serviceman think of Mr. Popper's mental state?

• He thought Mr. Popper was very funny

• He thought Mr. Popper was a genius

• He thought Mr. Popper was not quite right

• He thought Mr. Popper was very smart

What convinced the serviceman to make the modifications?

• A request from Mrs. Popper

• A threat

• A five-dollar bill

• A promise of more work

What did Mr. Popper feel about spending money on the serviceman?

• He was excited

• He was happy

• He was indifferent

• He was sad