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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dr. Smith work?
(a) The aquarium.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The farm.
(d) The zoo.

2. What does the barber call Captain Cook?
(a) That Thing.
(b) The monster.
(c) An owl.
(d) A big crane.

3. How many reporters does Mr. Popper see on his first walk with Captain Cook?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

4. Why do the penguins go to the wrong theater for their last performance?
(a) They get lost.
(b) Plans change at the last minute.
(c) Mr. Popper tells the taxi driver the wrong name.
(d) It is written wrong on their itinerary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Popper think the barber will like Captain Cook?

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

3. What room does Mr. Popper offer to redecorate at the beginning of the book?

4. What do neighbors do to help Captain Cook when he is sick?

5. How does Mr. Popper learn about Mr. Greenbaum coming to town?

(see the answer key)

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