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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 the veterinarian have little hope of helping Captain Cook?
(a) He has never treated a penguin before.
(b) He can tell the bird is sick.
(c) He knows it is not right to keep a bird like that.
(d) All of these.

2. Who asks Mr. Popper to install the freezing plant?
(a) Mrs. Popper.
(b) Captain Cook.
(c) Mrs. Callahan.
(d) Bill.

3. What does Mrs. Popper make for dinner every night?
(a) Roast beef.
(b) Soup.
(c) Beans.
(d) Bread.

4. Why doesn't Mr. Popper do himself what the service man does?
(a) He doesn't have the time.
(b) He doesn't have the tools.
(c) His wife won't let him.
(d) He is not sure if it will work.

5. How does Mr. Popper describe the first penguin from Admiral Drake?
(a) Curious.
(b) Impertinent.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Peppy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the penguin watch the children do in their room?

2. What is Mr. Popper often covered in when he comes home from work?

3. Why does Mr. Popper wear what he does when he walks Captain Cook?

4. Why doesn't the service man want to do what Mr. Popper asks of him?

5. Which of the following is NOT collected by Captain Cook during his wanders through the house?

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