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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the orphans' new guardians?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Squalor.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Dark.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Green.

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

3. How old is the oldest Baudelaire orphan?
(a) 10.
(b) 12
(c) 14.
(d) 17.

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

5. According to Mr. Squalor, who did he hike up Mount Fraught with?
(a) Violet's mom.
(b) Count Olaf.
(c) Mr. Poe
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character has been put in charge of the Baudelaire orphans?

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

3. According to Violet, which of their former guardians would have enjoyed eating salad?

4. What does Esme Squalor do for a living?

5. According to Mr. Squalor, what is one thing the children can do to save breath?

(see the answer key)

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