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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Poe say that Dr. Montgomery has done that gives him a great many stories to tell?
(a) Read
(b) Experimented
(c) Gone on adventures
(d) Traveled

2. What is the painting of that the children first see in the house?
(a) Two snakes entwined
(b) A viper hissing
(c) A snake in a basket
(d) A boa constrictor

3. What does Dr. Montgomery suggest he could get for Sunny?
(a) A raw carrot
(b) A snake
(c) A cucumber
(d) An old shoe

4. What does Dr. Montgomery say is the reason he never found a wife and started a family?
(a) Never could find a wife who liked snakes
(b) Slipped his mind
(c) Never found the time
(d) Too scared of women

5. What does Mr. Poe warn Klaus in the car not to do to Dr. Montgomery in regards to Montgomery's name?
(a) Taunt him
(b) Spit on him
(c) Mock him
(d) Ridicule him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Montgomery explain has happened that has put him behind in his preparations?

2. What does Violet say they are old enough to do?

3. What have the shrubs been cut to look like?

4. What does Dr. Montgomery say the Barbary Chewer will begin to do if it doesn't have something in its mouth at all times?

5. What reason does Mr. Poe give for not being able to take the children's luggage with them?

(see the answer key)

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