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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. What is the word used to describe the amount of money needed to replace the machinery?

2. The book is written in overly complicated language and worse, it is what?

3. Every time Foreman Flacutono tells Klaus to do something, he uses what word?

4. The doctor carries a cane with what color jewel on top?

5. The children see what looks like a log bundled in string, but it is actually who tied up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What could possibly be causing Klaus' strange behavior, in the start of chapter 7?

2. What happens as Violet is trying to stop Klaus using one of the secret words, "lucky?"

3. Describe Violet in the library. What about her personality and attitude helps her there and what hurts her. How is that similar to students who have to research in real life?

4. Explain the significance of the phrase "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" in chapter 8.

5. What is the result of the children's confrontation with the Count?

6. How does Count Olaf's plan start to come together at the end of chapter 11?

7. When Violet and Sunny finally get in to see Sir, what does Violet tell him?

8. What is the process of how Violet finds the answer in the library and what is the answer that she finds?

9. Who do you think is the hero of the battle in chapter 12 and why?

10. How does Violet realize what the secret word to completely release Klaus from his trance is and when does she use it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following characters and write a detailed profile of what they look like and how they act throughout the book. Be sure to use several specific parts of the story to support your descriptions.

Dr. Orwell

Charles

Phil

Essay Topic 2

Of the following locations, choose one and describe it and how it was used in the story in detail. Use several examples from the story to support your response:

1. The dormitory

2. The mill

3. Sir's office

4. The Library

5. The doctor's office

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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