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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. What does Captain Cook do when he gets to the top of the stairway?
(a) He calls out to other birds.
(b) He slides down.
(c) He makes a nest.
(d) He takes a nap.

2. Why doesn't the service man want to do what Mr. Popper asks of him?
(a) It is not something he has ever done before.
(b) It is against the rules.
(c) He hates penguins.
(d) He knows it will ruin the fridge.

3. Why does the policeman not come into Mr. Popper's house?
(a) He doesn't have a warrant.
(b) Mr. Popper won't let him in.
(c) He is afraid of the penguin.
(d) All of these.

4. What makes the audience laugh the most during the penguins' first performance?
(a) The sliding down the ladders.
(b) The mistakes.
(c) The music.
(d) The marching.

5. How much money a week does Mr. Greenbaum offer Mr. Popper for his show?
(a) $3,000.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $2,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Duval's occupation?

2. What makes Mr. Greenbaum grateful to Mr. Popper?

3. Where do the penguins sleep on the train?

4. What is the name of the Stillwater newspaper?

5. How does Mr. Popper get Captain Cook out of the barber shop?

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