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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Esme believe that Gunther is who he claims to be?
(a) Because he shows her identification.
(b) Because Jerome supports it too.
(c) Because she checks his references.
(d) Because he tells her so.

2. According to the narrator, what is a good thing to do when one is sitting, eating, and resting?
(a) Throw food.
(b) Talk with your mouth open.
(c) Sing.
(d) Have a conversation.

3. According to the narrator, what would you probably see at the front of a chemistry class?
(a) A chalkboard.
(b) A projector.
(c) A teacher desk.
(d) A table of elements.

4. What is Klaus's idiosyncrasy?
(a) Tying his hair up in ribbons when thinking hard.
(b) Paying close attention to his surroundings when thinking.
(c) Not paying attention to his surroundings when thinking.
(d) Playing with Sunny when thinking very hard.

5. What does Esme yell down to the children after they decide they are okay?
(a) That orphans are no longer "in."
(b) That she's glad to be done with them.
(c) That she would miss them.
(d) That they're not okay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What bothers the children about Esme's demeanor as they head to the In Auction?

2. What kind of soda is suddenly "in"?

3. What do the Baudelaire children believe Gunther will try to do?

4. What do the Baudelaires discover at the end of their chain of ties, curtain pulls, and extension cords?

5. What does Esme suggest to Gunther should be auctioned off at the In Auction?

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