Captain Cook and Mr. Popper's Adventures

In Chapter 5 of 'Mr. Popper's Penguins', Mr. Popper deals with a service man to modify his refrigerator for his pet penguin, Captain Cook. The service man is skeptical but eventually agrees to drill holes and install an inside handle. Captain Cook learns to use the handle, surprising the service man. The chapter ends with Captain Cook skillfully entering and exiting the refrigerator.

What was the first event that made the day eventful at 4:32 Proudfoot Avenue?

• The arrival of the policeman

• The arrival of the service man

• The trouble with the license

• The penguin escaping

What was Captain Cook doing in the children's room?

• Playing with toys

• Watching Janie and Bill do a puzzle

• Sleeping

• Eating a snack

Why did Mr. Popper want holes in the refrigerator door?

• To make it look stylish

• To provide air for Captain Cook

• To store more items

• To keep the food fresh

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

• He laughed and left

• He was skeptical and argued

• He called the police

• He agreed immediately

How did Mr. Popper convince the service man to make the modifications?

• By calling his manager

• By threatening him

• By offering more money

• By explaining the need

What was the service man's reaction to Captain Cook?

• He was indifferent

• He was frightened

• He was angry

• He was amused

What did Mr. Popper demonstrate to the children?

• How to feed Captain Cook

• A magic trick

• The remodeled refrigerator

• A new game

What skill did Captain Cook learn by the end of the chapter?

• How to open the refrigerator door

• How to sing

• How to fly

• How to dance