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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Baudelaire children reach the Squalor penthouse apartment, who answers the door?
(a) Count Olaf.
(b) Mrs. Squalor.
(c) Mr. Squalor.
(d) Mr. Poe.

2. What is missing on the orphans' new street?
(a) Street signs.
(b) Pavement.
(c) Street lamps.
(d) Cars.

3. What does Esme suggest to Gunther should be auctioned off at the In Auction?
(a) Orphans.
(b) Pinstripe suits.
(c) Darkness.
(d) Wood.

4. According to the narrator, what is an alternative meaning of 'mixed bag"?
(a) Placing a plastic bag in the bowl and tossing it.
(b) Placing a plastic bag in the bowl and mixing it with food.
(c) Placing a plastic bag and mixing it with cake batter.
(d) Placing a plastic bag in the bowl and stirring it around.

5. What are the buildings made of where Café Salmonella is located?
(a) Cement.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Wood.
(d) Silvery scales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the things the Baudelaire children are afraid has happened since Gunther arrived?

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

3. According to the narrator, what is the definition of "anxious"?

4. Where does Sunny like to visit during the morning outings, but her memories of the place are fuzzy?

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

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