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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the children suggest calling to tell that Count Olaf has appeared in the house?

2. What must the Virginian Wolfsnake never be let near?

3. What does Uncle Monty say that Stephano will name the snake if he is able to steal it?

4. Where does Klaus suggest Violet could get a job?

5. What does Uncle Monty teach the children not to give too much of to the Green Gimlet Toad

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the scene in chapter six when the Baudelaire children are watching Zombies in the Snow.

2. Explain Mr. Poe and the children's conversation when they tell Mr. Poe goodbye and walk him to the car in chapter two.

3. Describe the animals and things in the Reptile Room.

4. Describe the scene which Dr. Montgomery wishes to happen when he unveils the Incredibly Deadly Viper as he describes in it chapter three?

5. What does the narrator explain that Klaus will regret later on in his life?

6. What do the children find when the open the door of the Reptile Room?

7. Describe the first sight of Dr. Montgomery's house that the children get in chapter one?

8. What does Uncle Monty tell the children he wants to discuss with them outside in chapter four?

9. What does Count Olaf say in chapter four that makes Violet pick up his suit case and carry it in the house?

10. What are the children thinking when Mr. Poe rings the bell at Dr. Montgomery's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Count Olaf's character. How does it compare to his fictional character, Stephano? Is there any difference between the two other than an eyebrow, the beard and the tattoo on the ankle?

Essay Topic 2

Count Olaf is the bad guy in the story.

1) In what ways is he a 'Criminal Mastermind' if any.

2) Is he smarter than the children?

3) Look at Count Olaf's personality. What are his strengths? What are his weaknesses?

Essay Topic 3

What role do the adults take on in the story? In what ways is it a typical role? In what way is it atypical?

In what ways are the Baudelaire children's role typical? Not typical?

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