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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Baudelaire orphans' parents die?
(a) In an airplane crash.
(b) In a car wreck.
(c) In a train crash.
(d) In a fire.

2. While climbing the staircase, how often do Klaus and Violet take turns carrying Sunny?
(a) Every five floors.
(b) Every other floor.
(c) Every ten floors.
(d) Every three floors.

3. Who is the oldest of the Baudelaire orphans?
(a) Klaus.
(b) Tammy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Violet.

4. What does Violet hope the new guardians will have for her when she gets to the apartment?
(a) A separate bedroom.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Food.
(d) Tools.

5. What is Mr. Poe's job description?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A social worker.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A banker.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what does the narrator suggest the reader do instead of reading this book?

2. What does Count Olaf have on his ankle?

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

4. What can the orphans hear from behind the doors on each floor?

5. What does Esme Squalor do for a living?

(see the answer key)

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