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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During their first few days with the Squalors, whom do the Baudelaires scarcely see?
(a) Jerome Squalor.
(b) Esme Squalor.
(c) Mr. Poe.
(d) Sunny.

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

3. When the Baudelaire children reach the Squalor penthouse apartment, what does the person who answers the door wear?
(a) A dress.
(b) A pinstripe suit.
(c) Jogging pants.
(d) A robe.

4. What is the In Auction?
(a) An event where the in people talk to each other.
(b) An event where the innest things are given to charity.
(c) An event you walk in to.
(d) An annual event hosted by Esme Squalor on the innest items.

5. Why does Mrs. Squalor want to adopt the children?
(a) Because her husband suggested it.
(b) Because orphans are in.
(c) Because she loves kids.
(d) Because she feels bad for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. While climbing the staircase, Violet recalls what event that her parents attended that made them extremely tired?

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

3. How did the Baudelaire orphans' parents die?

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

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

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