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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Josephine afraid will happen if the doorknobs are touched?
(a) You will get a blister
(b) You will sprain your wrist
(c) The door will fall on you
(d) They will shatter

2. Why does Mr. Poe tell the children that he can't go with them to Josephine's house?
(a) His wife is waiting for him
(b) He will be late for work
(c) He has to take his sons to school
(d) He has an appointment

3. What do the children learn has been forecast to hit the lake in a few days?
(a) Tornado
(b) Flash flood
(c) Hail storm
(d) Hurricane

4. What is the name of the clothing store the taxi cab passes?
(a) Look! It fits!
(b) I look like a street walker!
(c) Second times a charm! Used clothing
(d) This looks great!

5. Where are the Baudelaire orphans at the very beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) At a police station
(b) Damocles Dock
(c) In bed
(d) Mr. Poe's car

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Aunt Josephine afraid the sofa will do?

2. What happened to the children's previous guardian, Uncle Monty?

3. What is Sunny's greatest joy in life?

4. What does Josephine say is her greatest joy in life?

5. Why does Josephine not meet the children on the dock?

(see the answer key)

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