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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What instrument do the children hear when they are standing outside Nero's office?
(a) Violin
(b) Flute
(c) Guitar
(d) Tuba

2. In class what does Carmelita whisper in Violet's ear when she pokes her and causes Violet to loose her concentration?
(a) Stinky Winky
(b) Vile Violet
(c) Cakesniffer
(d) Orphan

3. What does Klaus do in order to comfort Violet as they are walking in the Prufrock Preparatory School?
(a) Leans his head towards hers
(b) Gives her a big hug
(c) Whistles
(d) Puts a hand on her shoulder

4. What does Violet do that confuses her brother and sister?
(a) Begins to cough uncontrollably
(b) Greets Coach Genghis
(c) Speak in Pig Latin
(d) Hugs Coach Genghis

5. Who does the narrator say is the hero of the story?
(a) Carmelita Spats
(b) Klaus
(c) Violet
(d) The Baudelaire children

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Coach Genghis tell Principal Nero is the main reason he wanted to come to work at Prufrock Prep?

2. What is Principal Nero's tie decorated with?

3. What does Klaus explain is their adversity?

4. What is the punishment for being late for work or class?

5. What are Mrs. Bass and Mr. Remora sharing while they sit in the back row of the auditorium?

(see the answer key)

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