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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 do the penguins climb in the last act?
(a) Stairs.
(b) False rocks.
(c) Step ladders.
(d) Wooden blocks.

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

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

4. Why does Dr. Smith think Captain Cook is sick?
(a) He is too warm.
(b) He is lonely.
(c) He is hungry.
(d) He is old.

5. Why does Mr. Popper choose to not follow the policeman's instructions?
(a) It takes too long.
(b) He doesn't have enough money.
(c) There are no laws against having a penguin.
(d) People are rude to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the crash on the way to the train station?

2. Where does the policeman tell Mr. Popper to get what he needs to keep the penguin?

3. Why does Mr. Popper need the help of a service man?

4. What does the Vet prescribe for Captain Cook when he is sick?

5. Why does the veterinarian have little hope of helping Captain Cook?

(see the answer key)

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