The Reptile Room | Teaching Setting, Symbolism and Objects

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

Tedia - This place is a small town outside of the Baudelaires' home city. Dr. Montgomery's house is located just outside of this place.

Lousy Lane - This is a road that travels alongside a river. The Baudelaires take this road to arrive at Dr. Montgomery's house. The road stinks due to a nearby horseradish factory. The view along the road is dismal.

Grim River - The is nine-tenths mud and is home to very disturbing fish.

Dr. Montgomery's House - This place is a large dwelling, framed by snake-shaped hedges.

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