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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Sunny is covered in the pinstripe clothes, what does Violet compare her to?
(a) A dog.
(b) A lump in the carpet.
(c) A cat.
(d) A pillow.

3. While climbing the staircase, how often do Klaus and Violet take turns carrying Sunny?
(a) Every five floors.
(b) Every ten floors.
(c) Every three floors.
(d) Every other floor.

4. What does Esme suggest to Gunther should be auctioned off at the In Auction?
(a) Darkness.
(b) Orphans.
(c) Wood.
(d) Pinstripe suits.

5. According to the narrator, what does Mr. Poe always have?
(a) A lie.
(b) A cough.
(c) Sunglasses.
(d) A cigarette.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the In Auction?

2. During their first few days with the Squalors, whom do the Baudelaires scarcely see?

3. How old is the oldest Baudelaire orphan?

4. According to the narrator, what is one good part of the Baudelaires' living with the Squalors?

5. Why does Mrs. Squalor want to adopt the children?

(see the answer key)

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