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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Violet tell her siblings she wants them to search the penthouse for?
(a) Food.
(b) Saw.
(c) Long, slender iron objects.
(d) Blankets.

2. According to Violet, what is the devil's tongue?
(a) A knot.
(b) A curse on the Quagmires.
(c) A special brand of sneakers.
(d) A new "in" dance.

3. Whom does Klaus think they should all look for, once the Squalors leave them for the day?
(a) The Doorman.
(b) Mrs. Squalor.
(c) Mr. Poe.
(d) Mr. Squalor.

4. When Jerome and the children arrive back home from their dinner at Café Salmonella, what does the doorman tell them is now "in"?
(a) Painting.
(b) Elevators.
(c) Ocean decorating.
(d) Salmon.

5. Why does the narrator state the dictionary is more pleasant than reading this book?
(a) You can skip to more pleasant words.
(b) There is no plot.
(c) There is no setting.
(d) You can close the book when you want.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an aqueous martini?

2. When the children first meet Mr. Squalor, what does he offer to get them?

3. What does Violet say when she reaches the bottom of the ersatz rope a second time?

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

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

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