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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do penguins in the wild make their nests out of?
(a) Ice cubes.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Pebbles.
(d) Coral.

2. What does Mr. Popper do when he is bored the day after the broadcast?
(a) He writes a letter.
(b) He takes a walk.
(c) He paints the bathroom.
(d) He reads.

3. How many times has Mr. Popper redecorated his house?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

4. How does Mrs. Callahan feel about Captain Cook?
(a) She is amused by him.
(b) She is angry about him.
(c) She feels safer with him around.
(d) She is afraid of him.

5. What is Admiral Drake famous for?
(a) His expeditions.
(b) His inventions.
(c) His military victories.
(d) His speeches.

6. What makes the barber mad at Mr. Popper?
(a) He messes up a haircut.
(b) His signs gets broken.
(c) His client runs out.
(d) He accidentally cuts a man.

7. Why does the policeman come to Mr. Popper's house?
(a) The service man tipped him off.
(b) A neighbor reported them.
(c) It is part of his rounds.
(d) He heard strange noises.

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

9. Which of these is NOT a question asked by the reporters?
(a) What he named the penguin.
(b) Where he got the penguin.
(c) Where the penguin lives.
(d) How much he is selling the penguin for.

10. What do the penguins do when Mr. Popper feeds them?
(a) Smiles.
(b) Purrs.
(c) Honks.
(d) Dances.

11. What do neighbors do to help Captain Cook when he is sick?
(a) Stay quiet.
(b) Raise money.
(c) Bring treats.
(d) Write letters.

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

13. What is Mr. Popper often covered in when he comes home from work?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Grass.
(c) Plaster.
(d) Paint.

14. What does Captain Hook like the most about the barber shop?
(a) The spinning sign.
(b) Shaving cream.
(c) Hair clippings on the floor.
(d) The hair gel.

15. What is Mrs. Callahan holding when she first sees Captain Cook?
(a) Some flowers.
(b) Groceries.
(c) A back pack.
(d) A glass jar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Mr. Popper do himself what the service man does?

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

3. What does Dr. Smith send Mr. Popper to help Captain Cook?

4. What does Mr. Popper name his first penguin?

5. What is Mrs. Popper doing when Captain Cook wanders around the house?

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