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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Sunny is getting undressed, what is the one word she says that casts a long shadow over the Baudelaires?
(a) Leave me alone.
(b) Stop.
(c) Olaf.
(d) Dog.

2. While in the tiny room at the end of the ersatz rope, what does Klaus do when he sees Violet become upset?
(a) Hug her.
(b) Cry.
(c) Pick up Sunny.
(d) Talk to her.

3. According to the narrator, what does the phrase "dwarfed by comparison" not have to deal with?
(a) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with dwarves.
(b) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with comparisons.
(c) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with children.
(d) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with dogs.

4. What is one of the things the Baudelaire children are afraid has happened since Gunther arrived?
(a) Something dreadful has happened to the Quagmires.
(b) Something dreadful has happened to the doorman.
(c) Something dreadful has happened to Mr. Poe.
(d) Something dreadful has happened to Esme.

5. What is disconcerting about Esme's behavior after they exit the penthouse apartment?
(a) She hugs each child.
(b) Her arm is wrapped loosely around them.
(c) She speaks kindly to them.
(d) Her arm is wrapped so tight around them that they couldn't move.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the narrator state the dictionary is more pleasant than reading this book?

2. According to the narrator, above all the other issues the Baudelaires have to deal with, what do they worry about the most?

3. What do the Baudelaire children believe Gunther will try to do?

4. Where are the Quagmire children being held during the In Auction?

5. What kind of restaurant is Cafe Salmonella?

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