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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While climbing the staircase, Violet recalls what event that her parents attended that made them extremely tired?
(a) A party.
(b) A wedding.
(c) Sixteenth Annual Run-a-Thon.
(d) A birthday party.

2. What does Count Olaf have on his ankle?
(a) A bandage.
(b) A blue striped sock.
(c) A tattoo of an eye.
(d) A cast.

3. Each morning, who takes the children to places in town?
(a) Mr. Poe.
(b) Jerome.
(c) Esme.
(d) Violet.

4. According to the narrator, which element would not be found in a chemistry class?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) The element of surprise.
(d) Money.

5. According to the narrator, what is the definition of "anxious"?
(a) Nightmares.
(b) Troubled by disturbing suspense.
(c) Feeling nervous.
(d) Upset stomach.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Jerome's suggestion for putting the Baudelaires' mind at ease?

3. Jerome finds Klaus a bedroom he thinks will fit his interests, but what's wrong with it?

4. According to the narrator, what does Mr. Poe always have?

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

(see the answer key)

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