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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Popper put on Captain Cook after the female comes?
(a) Glue.
(b) Paint.
(c) Chalk.
(d) Dye.

3. How does Mr. Popper decide what to put in the penguin show?
(a) He uses what the penguins can do.
(b) He visits the zoo.
(c) He watches a movie about a circus.
(d) He reads some books about penguins.

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

5. What instrument is brought to the rookery?
(a) Guitar.
(b) Violin.
(c) Piano.
(d) Harp.

6. What kind of people come to resent the penguins?
(a) Environmentalists.
(b) Veterinarians.
(c) Parents.
(d) Actors.

7. What does Mr. Popper do with his first check?
(a) Pays some bills.
(b) Gets luggage for the penguins.
(c) Buys a car.
(d) Creates a new backdrop.

8. How does Mr. Popper learn about Mr. Greenbaum coming to town?
(a) He learns from a friend.
(b) He reads about it in the paper.
(c) He sees it on a billboard.
(d) He hears him on the radio.

9. Where does Mr. Klein want to take the penguins?
(a) Alaska.
(b) Hollywood.
(c) Toronto.
(d) New York.

10. How many acts does the penguin act have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

11. Where does Mr. Popper have a freezing plant installed?
(a) The attic.
(b) The cellar.
(c) The garage.
(d) The bathroom.

12. What kind of animals does Mr. Swenson own?
(a) Seals.
(b) Otters.
(c) Sea Lions.
(d) Walruses.

13. What causes the crash on the way to the train station?
(a) People turn to see the penguins and take their eyes off the road.
(b) The penguins slide into traffic.
(c) The cab drivers are racing.
(d) The bus is hit by reporters.

14. What does Mr. Klein want to do with the penguins?
(a) Make a movie about them.
(b) Take them to their natural habitat.
(c) Write a children's book about them.
(d) Paint a series of pictures of them.

15. Why does Mr. Popper have his penguins promote a product?
(a) He knows the penguins enjoy it.
(b) It makes him feel famous.
(c) It provides food for the penguins.
(d) He likes the brand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the final tour performance supposed to be?

2. What does Mr. Popper make out of ice for the baby penguins?

3. Who plays the instrument that is brought to the rookery?

4. How do the penguins know what to do in each act?

5. What do the penguins climb in the last act?

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