The Bad Beginning | Short Answer Test Questions

Short Answer Questions

Directions: Answer each question with the appropriate short response.

Short Answer Questions - Chapter 1

1. When the story begins where are the Baudelaire children?

2. What does Violet do when she is thinking about inventions?

3. What does Sunny enjoy doing?

4. Who do the children see coming towards them?

5. Where did the children first meet Mr. Poe?

6. What does Violet begin to do when she sees the figure walking towards them on the beach?

7. What does Klaus explain it is that makes the figure look frightening?

8. What does Klaus wear that makes him look smart?

9. What does Klaus think of being destroyed in the fire?

10. What word does Mr. Poe explain the meaning of to the children although they already know it?