The Bad Beginning | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapter 1

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

Beach

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

Ties her hair up

3. What does Sunny enjoy doing?

Biting things

4. Who do the children see coming towards them?

Mr. Poe

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

Dinner party

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

Throws a rock

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

Mist

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

Glasses

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

The books he hasn't yet read

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

Perish

11. How long does Mr. Poe say the...
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