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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the children expected to work every day?

2. Why did the previous foreman quit?

3. How many books does the library have?

4. After they eat, who tells the children that they must report to a meeting?

5. The count has a tattoo on what part of his body?

Short Essay Questions

1. Do you think the library will affect the rest of the story? Why or why not?

2. Explain the symbolism of the dormitory window.

3. Describe the major change in the plot line, in chapter 6.

4. How is foreshadowing used in chapter two?

5. What might the guardian's reasons for wanting the children to work in the mill until Violet comes of age be?

6. How do Violet and Sunny feel about Phil's response to Klaus' disappearance, in chapter 6?

7. Who is Phil and how does he deal with the children?

8. Describe Mr. Poe's relationship with the children.

9. What would you do if you were one of the children and were left alone in Paltryville by Mr. Poe?

10. What is the guardian of the children described as being like up to the end of chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dr. Orwell plays a major role in the book, especially at the end.

1. Describe Dr. Orwell and her role in the story in detail.

2. Why do you think Dr. Orwell was so easily persuaded by Count Olaf to hypnotize Klaus?

3. What might the story have been like if Dr. Orwell was not present?

Essay Topic 2

List three sections of the book that used symbolism and how it was used in each of those sections.

Essay Topic 3

Klaus is one of the primary focal points in the story.

1. What is Klaus like in the beginning of the book?

2. Do you think that it added to the story to have Klaus hypnotized for most of the book, or do you think it took away from the story because his character wasn't really fully defined?

Use several examples from the story to back up your responses.

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