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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the policeman come to Mr. Popper's house?
(a) It is part of his rounds.
(b) A neighbor reported them.
(c) He heard strange noises.
(d) The service man tipped him off.

2. What does Mr. Popper do when he has a season of work off?
(a) Travels.
(b) Studies.
(c) Tutors his son.
(d) Sits around.

3. What happens in the second act of the penguin act?
(a) The penguins slide around on their bellies.
(b) The penguins do an obstacle course.
(c) Two penguins have a duel.
(d) The penguins march.

4. What does Mr. Popper call the new home for the penguins with the freezing plant?
(a) The rookery.
(b) The freeze zone.
(c) The penguin habitat.
(d) The nest.

5. How do the penguins know what to do in each act?
(a) Bill signs to them from the side.
(b) There is specific music for each act.
(c) Mr. Popper leads them.
(d) They see pictures.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many reporters does Mr. Popper see on his first walk with Captain Cook?

2. What is Mrs. Popper upset about when her husband comes home from the walk?

3. What do penguins in the wild make their nests out of?

4. What season does Mr. Popper not work?

5. What kind of pet does Mrs. Popper keep?

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