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Mr. Popper's Penguins (2011) Trivia Quiz

Even though this film only achieved moderate success in the box office, it is entertaining and satisfying.

A multiple-choice quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
345,574

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
336

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which actor portrays the character of Mr. Popper? Hint

Jack Black

Jim Carrey

Brad Pitt

Ben Stiller

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Question 2 of 10

2. Mr. Popper's father is an adventurer traveling around the world. In the film, the scene is set in 1976. How does Mr. Popper communicate with his father? Hint

post cards

radio

messages in bottles

telepathy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Pippi is Mr. Popper's personal assistant. She is adept at alliteration. Which letter of the alphabet is her favorite? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mr. Popper has grown into an adult. What is his field of expertise? Hint

He is involved with real estate.

Mr. Popper is an antiques collector.

Mr. Popper is a rare book dealer.

He is a numismatist.

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Question 5 of 10

5. In order to achieve a higher place of prominence within his firm, which item or property is Mr. Popper ordered to obtain? Hint

Hope diamond

Tavern on the Green

Double Eagle gold coin

Holy Grail

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which supremely acclaimed actress portrays the character of Selma Van Grundy? She is well known for her acting in the series, "Murder, She Wrote." Hint

Lorna LaFey

Angela Lansbury

Elizabeth Taylor

Jane Fonda

7. Mr. Popper initially wants nothing to do with his inherited penguins. However, when his family arrives, Mr. Popper is obliged to keep the penguins. Mr. Popper is handy with impromptu names. Which of the following names has Mr. Popper not chosen for his penguins? Hint

Stinky

Lovey

Bitey

Gorgonzola

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who happens to be the antagonist or villain, if you will, in this film? He happens to want the penguins for his own personal gain. Hint

Harley Jones (computer expert)

Nat Jones (penguin expert from the NYC zoo)

Jeremiah Jones (bullfrog)

Tom Jones (famous Welsh singer)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mr. Popper inadvertently discovers that the penguins seem to be attracted to one old vintage movie star. It is probably the cane and the waddle that attracted the penguins to this star. Who is it? Hint

Charlie Chaplin

Dana Carvey

Oliver Hardy

Stan Laurel

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the satisfying finale, Mr. Popper takes the penguins to their natural habitat. Where is this very cold place? Hint

Africa

Australia

Argentina

Antarctica

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which actor portrays the character of Mr. Popper?

Answer: Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey portrays the character of Mr. Thomas Dylan Popper. Jim Carrey, who has a voluminous and successful filmography, injects his characteristic humor into the character of Mr. Popper. It is reported that Ben Stiller was the original choice for the role, but Stiller declined.

2. Mr. Popper's father is an adventurer traveling around the world. In the film, the scene is set in 1976. How does Mr. Popper communicate with his father?

Answer: radio

Sadly, Mr. Popper's father is somewhat distant from his family, in a very literal sense. However, the senior Popper tries to maintain contact with his son by HAM radio. The father's call sign is, "Bald Eagle," and the young Mr. Popper's call sign is "Tippytoe." As Thomas Dylan Hopper grows to adulthood, he has mixed feelings about his father.

3. Pippi is Mr. Popper's personal assistant. She is adept at alliteration. Which letter of the alphabet is her favorite?

Answer: p

Her name is Pippi Peponopolis. She introduces herself by saying, "I'm Mr. Popper's personal assistant. I process his paperwork and I procure his periodicals."

4. Mr. Popper has grown into an adult. What is his field of expertise?

Answer: He is involved with real estate.

Mr. Popper is associated with a real estate acquisition and development firm. Mr. Popper has a great knack for dealing with recalcitrant property owners and almost always manages to close the deal.

5. In order to achieve a higher place of prominence within his firm, which item or property is Mr. Popper ordered to obtain?

Answer: Tavern on the Green

Mr. Popper's firm is intent upon purchasing the Tavern on the Green, which is one of the few remaining privately owned properties in Central Park. The greedy firm wants to completely renovate the property and turn it into something more profitable.

6. Which supremely acclaimed actress portrays the character of Selma Van Grundy? She is well known for her acting in the series, "Murder, She Wrote."

Answer: Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury portrays the very posh Selma Van Grundy. She is a rich socialite who adamantly adheres to her principles. Anglela Lansbury has enjoyed an exquisite and magnificently lauded career in entertainment. Her career has spanned well over seventy years in television, film and production.

Answer: Gorgonzola

Mr. Popper is quite eager to rid himself of the penguin infestation, so to speak. However, when his family arrives, his children are enamored with the penguin family. Naturally, the family wants to know if the penguins have names. Mr. Potter makes up names as each penguin displays a certain characteristic.

8. Who happens to be the antagonist or villain, if you will, in this film? He happens to want the penguins for his own personal gain.

Answer: Nat Jones (penguin expert from the NYC zoo)

Nat Jones, the penguin expert from the New York City zoo, wants the penguins in order to trade them for other animals from other zoos. His debacle occurs when he declares that the penguins are only birds in search for a treat.

Answer: Charlie Chaplin

One of the penguins taps into the television remote control and finds a Charlie Chaplin movie. The penguins are entranced by the characteristic penguin walk of Charlie Chaplin. So, from that point on, Mr. Popper entertains the penguins with vintage Chaplin films.

10. In the satisfying finale, Mr. Popper takes the penguins to their natural habitat. Where is this very cold place?

Answer: Antarctica

In a humane gesture and a final display for his ultimate fondness for the penguins, Mr. Popper takes the penguins and his family to the South Pole in order to release the penguins into their natural habitat.

Source: Author christopherm

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