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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 Jerome supports it too.
(c) Because he tells her so.
(d) Because she checks his references.

2. Why does the narrator state the dictionary is more pleasant than reading this book?
(a) You can close the book when you want.
(b) There is no setting.
(c) There is no plot.
(d) You can skip to more pleasant words.

3. In Chapter 1, what does the narrator suggest the reader do instead of reading this book?
(a) Skip ahead to chapter four.
(b) Read the story backward.
(c) Curl up with a dictionary.
(d) Read the book.

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

5. What is Jerome's suggestion for putting the Baudelaires' mind at ease?
(a) Sliding down the banister instead of taking the stairs.
(b) Calling Mr. Poe.
(c) Going to the police.
(d) Moving out of the penthouse.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When the Baudelaire children reach the Squalor penthouse apartment, who answers the door?

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

4. How many rooms does the Squalor's home have?

5. Who are the orphans' new guardians?

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