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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the children say that they have been unable to find in Count Olaf's home?
(a) A book
(b) A washing machine
(c) A mop
(d) A cooking pot

2. Who does Count Olaf say he got a phone call from?
(a) Mr. Poe
(b) Mrs. Poe
(c) Justice Strauss
(d) Their family lawyer

3. Why did Klaus choose not to tell Violet that he had smuggled a book out of the library?
(a) He didn't want to give her false hope
(b) They didn't have a chance to talk in private
(c) He didn't want her to get in trouble
(d) He was afraid she would make him put it back

4. Why does Mr. Poe say that the Baudelaires' parents most likely never invited Count Olaf over?
(a) Count Olaf was busy
(b) They hated dinner parties
(c) Their parents wanted to keep him a surprise
(d) Count Olaf was excentric

5. What does Count Olaf tell the children that he wants them to do in order to feel more at home with him?
(a) Come watch the play
(b) Participate in his play
(c) Paint thier bedrooms
(d) Put their names on the stationary

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet say that they must do, quoting her father, after Klaus says he hates everything about Olaf's home?

2. What does Violet say she would like a book on?

3. Why does Mr. Poe explain the children will be going to live with Count Olaf?

4. What kind of dish do the children decide on for Count Olaf and his troop?

5. On the notes that Count Olaf leaves the children what does he put at the bottom instead of his name?

(see the answer key)

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