Multiple Choice

1. C (Various chapters)

2. A (Various chapters)

3. B (Various chapters)

4. A (Various chapters)

5. D (Chapter 8)

6. B (Various chapters)

7. A (Various chapters)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. B (Chapter 20)

10. D (Various chapters)

Long Answer

1. Mr. Popper explores his interest in the Poles by researching and writing the scientists who have experience in this region. By writing Admiral Drake, Mr. Popper acquires his first penguin; he uses his knowledge of penguins to care for Captain Cook and later Captain Cook’s penguin family. Mr. Popper can pursue his dream of seeing the North Pole through Admiral Drake’s invitation to care for the penguin family. (Various chapters)

2. Penguins have unique behaviors and habitat requirements that make them difficult to care for. Mr. Popper, upon the arrival of Captain Cook, must create a frozen home in the icebox. When Captain Cook falls ill due to a lack of companionship, Mr. Popper makes accommodations for the penguin by acquiring Greta. The addition of Greta creates more problems as the penguin family grows, and Mr. Popper must provide the penguins with larger living quarters in the basement. The basement facility including makeshift incubators is costly, so the Poppers must train the penguins for the stage to help ensure the family’s financial stability.