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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Count Olaf ask for when he enters the kitchen?
(a) Chicken Tetrazzini
(b) Smoked Salmon
(c) Roast Beef
(d) Pasta

2. What does Violet suggest the children could do in return for using Strauss' library?
(a) Her chores
(b) Weed her flower beds
(c) Paint her house
(d) Wash her car

3. What does Sunny sleep on at Count Olaf's?
(a) A worn mattress
(b) A used crib
(c) Dirty clothes
(d) A pile of curtains

4. What does the man with hook hands say that you must teach children?
(a) Learn respect
(b) Cook
(c) Obey their elders
(d) Listen to the parents

5. What does Violet do just before she gets ready to start thinking of an invention?
(a) Pulls her hair back
(b) Starts chewing on her nails
(c) Puts on her glasses
(d) Exercises

6. Why does Mr. Poe explain the children will be going to live with Count Olaf?
(a) Their parents mentioned him in the will
(b) Count Olaf has asked for the children
(c) He is the closest relative geographically
(d) He is the only relative to be found

7. Where does Klaus say he would rather take his chances than with Count Olaf?
(a) With cannibals
(b) A foster home
(c) In the streets
(d) At an orphanage

8. What does Violet suggest she can do to help with Count Olaf's play?
(a) Build the set
(b) Be the prop master
(c) Play a member of the audience
(d) Play music

9. What reason does Mr. Poe give to explain Count Olaf's busy schedule?
(a) He is a traveling salesman
(b) He is an actor
(c) He does charity work
(d) He just got out of jail

10. Where do the Baudelaire children decide the map of the city that Count Olaf had talked about must be?
(a) In Count Olaf's bedroom
(b) His tower
(c) With Count Olaf
(d) There never was one

11. What does Violet call Count Olaf while trying to keep him from getting mad when she tries to refuse to take part in the play?
(a) Mr. Count Olaf, Lord and Master
(b) Kind Sir
(c) Father
(d) Master

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

13. What does Violet do when she is thinking about inventions?
(a) Puts on her glasses
(b) Sucks her thumb
(c) Ties her hair up
(d) Chews on her bottom lip

14. What has Count Olaf made for the children to eat when they awake the next morning?
(a) Oatmeal
(b) Eggs
(c) Burnt toast
(d) Pancakes

15. What does Klaus wear that makes him look smart?
(a) Glasses
(b) Sweater vest
(c) A metal
(d) Top hat

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Klaus say he wished he knew more about and wants to get a book on?

2. How long does Mr. Poe say the children have to wait to be able to use their family's money?

3. What does Violet suggest they go to Justice Strauss' house for?

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

5. What does Mr. Poe say must happen before the Baudelaire money can be used?

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