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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Popper think the barber will like Captain Cook?
(a) They both read about Antarctica.
(b) They have been friends for a while.
(c) He writes to Admiral Drake as well.
(d) He has never gotten mad about anything.

2. Which of these is a sign of Captain Cook being sick?
(a) He makes a strange sound.
(b) He loses feathers.
(c) All of these.
(d) He vomits.

3. Why does Mr. Popper not tell the service man about the penguin?
(a) He wants it to be a surprise.
(b) He knows it is illegal.
(c) He wants it to be a secret.
(d) He likes having respect.

4. How does Mr. Popper describe the service man?
(a) Grumpy.
(b) Helpful.
(c) Naive.
(d) Silly.

5. What does the penguin do when he sees the service man?
(a) Pecks at him.
(b) Gorks.
(c) Slides on his belly.
(d) Nuzzles him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the penguins sleep on the train?

2. How many penguins fight in the second act?

3. Where does Captain Cook find a stairway?

4. Why does the policeman come to Mr. Popper's house?

5. What does Mr. Popper do with his first check?

(see the answer key)

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