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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 doesn't Mr. Popper agree to Mr. Klein's plan?
(a) He owes too much to Admiral Drake.
(b) He would miss the penguins too much.
(c) He doesn't trust Mr. Klein.
(d) It will be too hot for the penguins.

2. How long of a tour does Mr. Greenbaum offer Mr. Popper?
(a) 20 weeks.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 10 weeks.
(d) 1 month.

3. Who visits Mr. Popper in prison?
(a) Mr. Swenson.
(b) Dr. Smith.
(c) Admiral Drake.
(d) Mr. Greenbaum.

4. How much is the bail for Mr. Popper?
(a) $100.
(b) $400.
(c) $300.
(d) $500.

5. Why do passengers on a bus complain about the penguins?
(a) They smell bad.
(b) They are noisy.
(c) The penguins peck around.
(d) The windows are open.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Duval from?

2. Why do the penguins go to the wrong theater for their last performance?

3. What is Mr. Popper's job at the end of the book?

4. What does Mr. Popper call the new home for the penguins with the freezing plant?

5. Where do the penguins sleep on the train?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the penguins miss their last performance?

2. What ideas does Mrs. Popper have to make money?

3. What position is Mr. Popper given at the end of the book?

4. What does Mr. Popper do with his first check from Mr. Greenbaum?

5. What do the policemen do when they are called to help with the penguins?

6. What makes Monsieur Duval hate the penguins?

7. What frustrated people when the penguins get on the bus?

8. What is Mr. Popper arrested for?

9. What does Admiral Drake want to do for the penguins?

10. How does Mr. Popper choose the names of the baby penguins?

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