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

2. Why does Mr. Popper get sent to the wrong people when he tries to follow the policeman's instructions?
(a) They don't listen to Mr. Popper.
(b) They think Captain Hook is a person.
(c) There are no penguin permits.
(d) They don't know if a penguin is allowed.

3. What do the non-fighting penguins do during the second act?
(a) March around.
(b) Peck at each other.
(c) Slide on their bellies.
(d) Sit in a circle.

4. 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.

5. What makes Mr. Greenbaum grateful to Mr. Popper?
(a) He changed his mind.
(b) He saved the show.
(c) He made his daughter happy.
(d) He gave him a new idea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much money a week does Mr. Greenbaum offer Mr. Popper for his show?

3. Why does Dr. Smith think Captain Cook is sick?

4. How does the audience feel about the penguins' first performance?

5. How many penguins fight in the second act?

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