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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How could the Baudelaire children tell the clothes would dwarf them by comparison?
(a) The clothes are used.
(b) The Squalors say so.
(c) The sizes are labeled too large.
(d) They try them on.

3. According to the narrator, what does Mr. Poe always have?
(a) A cough.
(b) Sunglasses.
(c) A lie.
(d) A cigarette.

4. Who slides down the banister first and laughs?
(a) Violet
(b) Sunny.
(c) Jerome.
(d) Klaus.

5. What is missing on the orphans' new street?
(a) Street lamps.
(b) Street signs.
(c) Cars.
(d) Pavement.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what is an alternative meaning of 'mixed bag"?

2. What is one of the things the Baudelaire children are afraid has happened since Gunther arrived?

3. According to the narrator, what would you probably see at the front of a chemistry class?

4. What does Klaus hope his new guardians will have for him when he gets to the apartment?

5. According to the narrator, which element would not be found in a chemistry class?

(see the answer key)

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