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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 causes an opera singer to screech instead of sing?

2. What is Marcos' occupation?

3. How does Mr. Popper learn about Mr. Greenbaum coming to town?

4. What does Mr. Popper want from Mr. Greenbaum?

5. What do the policemen do when they see the penguins playing with Mr. Swenson's animals?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the penguins get on the bus?

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

3. Why do the penguins miss their last performance?

4. How do the Marvelous Marcos help the penguins?

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

6. Why does Mr. Popper paint Captain Cook?

7. What makes Mr. Swenson so upset when he sees the penguins?

8. What is Mr. Popper arrested for?

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

10. How does Captain Cook get better from his illness?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Mrs. Popper show her support for her husband, and what does this indicate about her personality?

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