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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the first few days in the penthouse, what happens once the Baudelaire children return to the penthouse?
(a) They get hopelessly lost.
(b) They get hopelessly lazy.
(c) They eat food.
(d) They get very sad.

2. What does Violet do the morning after Gunther arrives to help her think?
(a) She sits at her workbench and ties her hair up.
(b) She goes back to sleep.
(c) She ties up her hair and eats cookies.
(d) She plays with Sunny.

3. With whom does Esme have to meet early in the morning when she sends Jerome to get parsley soda?
(a) The president.
(b) Mr. Poe.
(c) The Quagmires.
(d) The King of Arizona.

4. According to the narrator, when is the best time for thinking?
(a) After a nap.
(b) In the evening.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) In the morning.

5. Why does Mrs. Squalor want to adopt the children?
(a) Because her husband suggested it.
(b) Because she loves kids.
(c) Because she feels bad for them.
(d) Because orphans are in.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the Baudelaire children reach the Squalor penthouse apartment, who answers the door?

2. Each morning, who takes the children to places in town?

3. What is an aqueous martini?

4. During their first few days with the Squalors, whom do the Baudelaires scarcely see?

5. According to Duncan, how does Gunther plan to smuggle the Quagmires out of the city?

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