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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what two words does the narrator say the book will show the difference between?
(a) Nervous and anxious.
(b) Bad and good.
(c) Happy and sad.
(d) Brave and scared.

2. What is Klaus's favorite place to visit in the city?
(a) The war memorial.
(b) Verne Invention Museum.
(c) The museum of art.
(d) Akhmatova Bookstore.

3. According to the narrator, which element would not be found in a chemistry class?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Money.
(d) The element of surprise.

4. According to Esme, which district is not a place for young people?
(a) The Beverage district.
(b) The Beach district.
(c) The Dark district.
(d) The Fish district.

5. What is an aqueous martini?
(a) Cold water served in a mug.
(b) Cold water served in a fancy glass with an olive.
(c) Cold water served with a slice of lemon.
(d) Cold water served with pickles.

6. At the end of Chapter 4, how do the Baudelaire children feel about their situation?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Scared.
(c) Sad.
(d) Happy.

7. Whom does Klaus think they should all look for, once the Squalors leave them for the day?
(a) The Doorman.
(b) Mr. Squalor.
(c) Mrs. Squalor.
(d) Mr. Poe.

8. Why does Mrs. Squalor want to adopt the children?
(a) Because she loves kids.
(b) Because she feels bad for them.
(c) Because orphans are in.
(d) Because her husband suggested it.

9. What does Violet do the morning after Gunther arrives to help her think?
(a) She ties up her hair and eats cookies.
(b) She sits at her workbench and ties her hair up.
(c) She goes back to sleep.
(d) She plays with Sunny.

10. According to the narrator, which of the two elements he mentions is a gas?
(a) Helium.
(b) Hydrogen.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Water.

11. What does Count Olaf have on his ankle?
(a) A bandage.
(b) A blue striped sock.
(c) A tattoo of an eye.
(d) A cast.

12. What is the In Auction?
(a) An event where the innest things are given to charity.
(b) An event you walk in to.
(c) An annual event hosted by Esme Squalor on the innest items.
(d) An event where the in people talk to each other.

13. What are the buildings made of where Café Salmonella is located?
(a) Cement.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Wood.
(d) Silvery scales.

14. What does Esme suggest to Gunther should be auctioned off at the In Auction?
(a) Pinstripe suits.
(b) Orphans.
(c) Wood.
(d) Darkness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. During the first few days in the penthouse, what happens once the Baudelaire children return to the penthouse?

2. What kind of restaurant is Cafe Salmonella?

3. What two elements does the narrator use as references at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. According to Esme, what is illegal to auction off?

5. Which character is dressed in black riding boots, a pinstriped suit, and a monocle?

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