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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the policeman not come into Mr. Popper's house?
(a) He is afraid of the penguin.
(b) Mr. Popper won't let him in.
(c) All of these.
(d) He doesn't have a warrant.

2. Why is Mr. Popper unable to sleep the night of the broadcast?
(a) He is sick.
(b) He is too excited.
(c) His wife is upset.
(d) The phone keeps ringing.

3. What does Mr. Popper use as a leash?
(a) A jumprope.
(b) A pull cord.
(c) A ripped up sheet.
(d) A clothesline.

4. What does Mrs. Popper make for dinner every night?
(a) Beans.
(b) Roast beef.
(c) Soup.
(d) Bread.

5. What is Mrs. Callahan holding when she first sees Captain Cook?
(a) Some flowers.
(b) A back pack.
(c) A glass jar.
(d) Groceries.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Popper take a season off of work?

2. What are the kids doing when Captain Cook wanders the house?

3. What does the penguin watch the children do in their room?

4. What do the penguins do when Mr. Popper feeds them?

5. What does Mr. Popper wear when he walks Captain Cook?

(see the answer key)

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