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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 Marcos' occupation?

2. Who does Mr. Popper fight with in every city on the road?

3. What theater is the final performance supposed to be in?

4. How many penguins fight in the second act?

5. Where is Duval from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Popper help with Mr. Popper's idea to make money?

2. What makes Mrs. Popper worry about money after the penguins hatch?

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

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

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

6. What makes Monsieur Duval hate the penguins?

7. Why do the penguins miss their last performance?

8. How do the Marvelous Marcos help the penguins?

9. What is the first idea Mr. Popper has to create a penguin habitat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Generosity was a key theme in this book. Where did this theme appear and which characters were the most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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