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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 1, what two words does the narrator say the book will show the difference between?
(a) Nervous and anxious.
(b) Bad and good.
(c) Happy and sad.
(d) Brave and scared.

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

3. How could the Baudelaire children tell the clothes would dwarf them by comparison?
(a) The Squalors say so.
(b) The sizes are labeled too large.
(c) The clothes are used.
(d) They try them on.

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

5. According to the narrator, what is one good part of the Baudelaires' living with the Squalors?
(a) The Baudelaires are back in the city where they were born.
(b) The Baudelaires are together.
(c) The Baudelaires are healthier.
(d) The Baudelaires are with two wealthy adults.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, what does the phrase "dwarfed by comparison" not have to deal with?

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

3. What is Mr. Poe's job description?

4. When Sunny is covered in the pinstripe clothes, what does Violet compare her to?

5. How old is the oldest Baudelaire orphan?

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