Captain Cook and Mr. Popper's Penguins

The teacher reads Chapter 9 of 'Mr. Popper's Penguins', focusing on vocabulary like 'spectacle', 'lather', and 'exhausted'. The chapter describes Captain Cook's adventure in a barber shop, causing chaos and leading to a humorous escape. The teacher concludes with a recap and safety advice.

What is the meaning of the word 'spectacle' as used in the chapter?

• A tired feeling

• A pair of glasses

• A type of soap

• An interesting event

What does the word 'lather' refer to in the context of the chapter?

• A type of clothing

• Soap suds

• A type of bird

• A barber's tool

What is the first vocabulary word introduced in the chapter?

• Spectacle

• Lather

• Penguin

• Exhausted

How does Captain Cook react to the barber shop?

• He ignores it

• He falls asleep

• He finds it interesting

• He gets scared

What does the barber say when Captain Cook jumps on the mirror ledge?

• Look out

• Oh dear

• Goodnight

• Hello

What does the gentleman in the barber's chair do when Captain Cook approaches?

• He laughs

• He screams and runs away

• He pets the penguin

• He falls asleep

What does the barber request Mr. Popper to do with Captain Cook?

• Leave him in the shop

• Take him out quickly

• Give him a haircut

• Feed him

What does the barber mean by 'goodnight'?

• A request to leave

• A farewell

• An expression of surprise

• A greeting

What does Mr. Popper discover about penguins and stairs?

• They love to climb stairs

• They are afraid of stairs

• They avoid stairs

• They can fly up stairs

What does Mr. Popper tie to his wrist while dealing with Captain Cook?

• A leash

• A clothesline

• A rope

• A chain