Penguins
What is Mr. Popper's Penguin's name?
Captain Cook
What did the police man tell Mr. Popper he needed to do in order to keep the Penguin?
He needed to see if he should get a permit by calling city hall.
Who is the painter in the story?
Mr. Popper
What did the service man do when he saw the Penguin?
He ran out of the house and called the Police.
What is a group of Penguins called?
Raft
Who did the Popper's get the penguin?
From Admiral Drake
How did Mr. Popper find out that he was going to get a surprise?
He was listening to the radio.
What are the names of Mr. Popper's children?
Janie and Bill
Who brought the Penguin to the house?
The expressman
What did the Popper's have to eat during the winter?
Beans
What does the Penguin eat first at the Popper's house.
The goldfish
Where were the children when the Penguin was delivered.
Who is described as absent minded?
Mr. Popper
How did the people react when Mr. Popper called town hall/ city hall?
They were confused by what he was asking.
What arrived in the box with the penguin. Be specific.
Dry ice
How did the Penguin get his name?
He kept saying, "gook." Which sounds like cook who was a great explorer.
What was the first thing that Mr. Popper did with the Penguin when he received it?
He gave it a bath.
How did the service man feel about Mr. Popper?
That he was strange
What 2 things did the service man do to the ice box?
Put holes and a handle on.
How much extra money did Mr. Popper give the service man?
$5
What region do penguins come from?
The artic
How did Mrs. Popper's opinion change about having a Penguin?
She thought they were untidy so she didn't want one the she didn't mind having one.
What job did Mr. Popper wish he had?
Scientist
What did the Police man joke and say he thought the penguin was based on how scared the service man was?
A lion
According to the book, How do Penguins catch shrimp?
They all crowd over the edge of the ice bank and they push one into the water to see if it is safe.