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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Popper need the help of a service man?

2. How does Mr. Popper get Captain Cook out of the barber shop?

3. What does Mr. Popper like most about penguins?

4. What does the penguin do when he sees the service man?

5. Which of these is NOT a sign of Captain Cook being sick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Admiral Drake?

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

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

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

5. What changes does Mr. Popper have made to the ice box?

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

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

8. How does the penguin show that the food from the fridge was not enough?

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

10. What makes Mrs. Popper sad when Mr. Popper and Captain Cook come home from their first walk together?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Popper had some very strange quirks. What were some of these oddities, where did they come from, and how did their inclusion in the book alter the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

This book is a lovely blend of realistic facts placed in a very whimsical and unrealistic setting. How was this accomplished? What are the real nuggets of information, and how did they change the tone of the story?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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