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

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

3. Why does Mr. Popper take a season off of work?
(a) It is tradition.
(b) He gets sick.
(c) School is out.
(d) It is too cold to work.

4. What does Mr. Popper fantasize about?
(a) Owning a restaurant.
(b) Being rich.
(c) Being famous.
(d) Traveling.

5. What is Mrs. Popper upset about when her husband comes home from the walk?
(a) He doesn't look happy anymore.
(b) He went without her.
(c) His clothes are ruined.
(d) He is bleeding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the penguins do when Mr. Popper feeds them?

2. How does Captain Cook feel about his leash?

3. How does Mr. Popper feel when he is kicked out of the barbershop?

4. What does Mr. Popper like to watch movies about?

5. What does Mr. Popper want installed on the fridge?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the first penguin has his first meal at the Popper's house?

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

3. Why does a police man come to Mr. Popper's house?

4. How does Mr. Popper show his new-found confidence?

5. Where does the penguin sleep the first night at the Popper's, and what does Mr. Popper think of this?

6. Why is Mr. Popper so excited on the 29th at the beginning of the book?

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

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

9. What does Captain Cook do after leaving the barber shop?

10. How does Mr. Popper ruin his clothes?

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