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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Violet's idiosyncrasy?
(a) Tying up her hair and crossing her eyes.
(b) Tying up her hair with a ribbon when she is inventing something.
(c) Tying up her hair and praying.
(d) Tying up her hair and screaming at people.

2. How many floors down is it from the Squalor's penthouse apartment to the bottom floor?
(a) 100.
(b) 48.
(c) 66.
(d) 84.

3. What does Gunther leave that contains information the Baudelaires can use to stop him?
(a) His monocle.
(b) His black riding boots.
(c) The In Auction catalog.
(d) His hat.

4. While comforting Violet in the hidden room at the end of the ersatz elevator, what does Klaus say the time is ripe for?
(a) To call the cops.
(b) His researching skills.
(c) To call Mr. Poe.
(d) To tell the Squalors.

5. What does the narrator claim is the greatest myth in the world?
(a) Troublesome things grow much more with time.
(b) Troublesome things get less and less the more you do them.
(c) Troublesome things should be disposed of quickly.
(d) Troublesome things are fun after awhile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Violet decide to hide the ersatz rope?

2. With whom does Esme have to meet early in the morning when she sends Jerome to get parsley soda?

3. What kind of dessert do the children have at Café Salmonella?

4. What is the name of the street where the orphans will be staying?

5. What does Violet find on her extra fluffy pillow when she returns to her room?

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