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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mr. Popper think the barber will like Captain Cook?
(a) They both read about Antarctica.
(b) He writes to Admiral Drake as well.
(c) He has never gotten mad about anything.
(d) They have been friends for a while.

3. How many children does Mr. Popper have?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

5. What does the policeman tell Mr. Popper to get?
(a) A bird house.
(b) A permit.
(c) A warning sign.
(d) An owner's license.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the kids doing when Captain Cook wanders the house?

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

3. What does Mr. Popper fantasize about?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Popper handle Captain Cook on a walk?

2. How does Mrs. Popper feel when she sees what Captain Cook has collected for his nest?

3. Who is Admiral Drake?

4. What happens when Captain Cook comes into the barber shop?

5. Describe the package from Admiral Drake when it first arrives.

6. What does Mrs. Popper think about penguins?

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

8. What does the service man think of what Mr. Popper asks him to do?

9. What kinds of things does Captain Cook collect for his nest?

10. Why is Mrs. Popper so unhappy when she sees the first penguin?

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