WorksheetsMr. Popper's Penguins 10-13
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
When Mr. Popper states, "They're as like as two peas",
what figure of speech is he referring to?
Onomatopoeia- "two peas in a pod"
Idiom- "two peas in a pod"
Synonym- "two peas in a pea"
Hyperbole-"as like as two peas"
How did the Poppers feel when they saw the news article and picture?
upset
surprised
proud
nervous
How did the Poppers know Captain Cook was sick?
He had a fever.
The doctor told them.
He refused to come out of the icebox.
He told them.
What did the curator think was the cause of Captain Cook's illness?
he missed his mom
he was lonely
he had eaten bad shrimp
he didn't like the Poppers
Who is Greta?
the Poppers' neighbor
Admiral Drake's wife
the penguin the curator is sending to the Poppers
Mr. Popper's daughter
What does the word sleek mean?
smooth
exhausted
sneaky
angry
According to the book, how do penguins show their friendship and thankfulness?
By squawking at one another
By giving each other a gift like a stone
Giving a hug
Doing a special dance
How did Mr. Popper know that Captain Cook was thankful for bringing Greta home to save his life?
Captain Cook jumped around the house
He cuddled up next to Greta
He gave Mr. Popper a checker
He squawked at Mr. Popper
How many eggs did Greta lay in the basement?
2
3
5
10
What structure did Mr. Popper make out of ice in the basement for the penguins?
Ice sculpture of a penguin
Ice playground
Ice castle to live in
Ice rink to play on
Why did Mr. Popper dig a whole in the basement floor?
Make a diving pool
Make more room for the penguins
To build his ice castle
To sleep in
What did Mr. Popper put in the diving pool?
Shrimp
Fish
Squid
Nothing but water for swimming
In chapter 13, the Poppers run into a problem. What is the problem that Mr. and Mrs. Popper are fighting over?
Whether to eat the penguins or not
Running out of money
Getting rid of the penguins
The mess the penguins are leaving
What idea did Mr. Popper come up with to solve their money issue?
Sell the penguins to the zoo
Train dogs and seals to make money
Train the penguins to act in a theatre
Borrow money from the bank to pay off their credit debt
How did Mr. Popper pay for the work in the cellar?
He promised to pay later on.
He used a credit card.
He paid cash.
He wrote a check.
How did Mr. Popper change the cellar for the penguins?
He had it filled with snow.
He had a large freezing plant installed there.
He bought a big new refrigerator.
He turned the air conditioner on.
Since the eggs were too large for Greta to sit on all at one time, Mr. Popper ___.
He put some in the oven.
He put some under hot water bottles and heating pads.
He sold the extra eggs.
He sat on them.
What does the word tremendously mean?
Captain Cook slept all day in a heavy stupor.
Having an aloof manner
To crouch down
Curious
Lethargy
Captain Cook would spend most of his day sulking in the refrigerator.
Having an aloof manner/sad
Unwilling
Softened
Lethargy
The fireworks _____________ after midnight.
ceased
burly
novelty
dignity
