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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Violet's idiosyncrasy?
(a) Tying up her hair and screaming at people.
(b) Tying up her hair and praying.
(c) Tying up her hair with a ribbon when she is inventing something.
(d) Tying up her hair and crossing her eyes.

2. Why is the climb up the ersatz rope less scary than going down it for the Baudelaire children?
(a) They know how to climb the ersatz rope.
(b) They know what awaits at the top of the rope.
(c) They know their friends are safe.
(d) They know Jerome would help them.

3. Why does the narrator state that the streets sounded like fish?
(a) The streets are rigged with fish sounds.
(b) Fish live there and make noises.
(c) The pavement is always wet from the sea breeze.
(d) Fish noises are played throughout the day.

4. What does Klaus say about myths?
(a) They're boring.
(b) They're fun.
(c) They're entertaining but not very helpful.
(d) They're helpful.

5. What character has been put in charge of the Baudelaire orphans?
(a) The Narrator.
(b) The State.
(c) Count Olaf.
(d) Mr. Poe.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is at the curve of the staircase on each floor?

3. After arriving home from Café Salmonella, what kinds of noises do the children hear as they climb the stairs to the penthouse?

4. What sinister surprise do the Baudelaires discover at the end of the ersatz rope after the second climb down?

5. What do the Baudelaire children believe Gunther will try to do?

(see the answer key)

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