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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. What is Mrs. Popper's idea to make money?

2. What is the name of the female penguin?

3. Why doesn't Mr. Popper agree to Mr. Klein's plan?

4. How much money a week does Mr. Greenbaum offer Mr. Popper for his show?

5. Where is Duval from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of routine do the baby penguins create in their rookery?

2. What does Mr. Klein do for Mr. Popper at the end of the book?

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

4. What makes Monsieur Duval hate the penguins?

5. Which plan does Mr. Popper pick for his penguins and why?

6. What product do the penguins promote, and why?

7. What does Mr. Greenbaum offer Mr. Popper to do the tour?

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

9. Why does Mrs. Popper wear her gloves while she plays for the performances?

10. How does Mr. Popper get out of jail?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What made Mr. Popper such a dynamic character? Why do you think he was the chosen main character for this storyline?

Essay Topic 2

Curiosity was a trait that a few characters possessed. Who were these characters, and how did this trait affect their lives?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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