Popper, ch. 1-10 Flashcards
1
Q
“Heavens preserve us! I must stop in and see Mrs. Popper at once. I would never have believed it. I will be going now.”
A
Mrs. Callahan
2
Q
stopped
A
ceased
3
Q
“I am sorry, my love, but you can’t always tell what a penguin will do next.”
A
Mr. Popper
4
Q
standing or sitting with straight posture
A
erect
5
Q
to cut off
A
disconnect
6
Q
displays
A
exhibits
7
Q
coasted or slid down
A
tobogganed
8
Q
felt dissatisfaction
A
regretted
9
Q
“Gook.”
A
Captain Cook
10
Q
“Mister, you win. I’ll fix your extra handle.”
A
the service man
11
Q
energetic and active
A
lively
12
Q
“Watch for a surprise. Sighning off. Signing off.”
A
Admiral Drake
13
Q
inactive
A
idle
14
Q
“Take that thing out of my shop. This is no zoo.”
A
the barber
15
Q
“This kind of bird was never made for this climate, you know.”
A
the veterinarian
