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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Jerome's suggestion for putting the Baudelaires' mind at ease?
(a) Going to the police.
(b) Moving out of the penthouse.
(c) Sliding down the banister instead of taking the stairs.
(d) Calling Mr. Poe.

2. After Esme pushes the Up button for the ersatz elevator, what do the Baudelaires discover in the middle of the elevator shaft?
(a) Gunther.
(b) The Quagmires.
(c) A cage.
(d) A net.

3. While waiting for the Squalors to return from getting soda, what does Klaus do when someone talks to him?
(a) Stares blankly.
(b) Yells.
(c) Mumbles.
(d) Ignores them.

4. What is one of the things the Baudelaire children are afraid has happened since Gunther arrived?
(a) Something dreadful has happened to Mr. Poe.
(b) Something dreadful has happened to the Quagmires.
(c) Something dreadful has happened to the doorman.
(d) Something dreadful has happened to Esme.

5. How does Esme know Gunther/Count Olaf?
(a) He was her acting teacher.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) He was her neighbor.
(d) Olaf is Jerome's cousin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sunny suggest they do to escape from the elevator shaft?

2. What does Klaus realize about the elevators in the apartment building and the penthouse?

3. Which character is dressed in black riding boots, a pinstriped suit, and a monocle?

4. According to the narrator, what does a nefarious disguise mean?

5. What does Esme believe about Count Olaf's intelligence?

(see the answer key)

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