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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two elements does the narrator use as references at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Hydrogen and oxygen.
(b) Hydrogen and Helium.
(c) Oxygen and aluminum.
(d) Aluminum and Helium.

2. Why does Jerome not continue to support the children's claim about Gunther's identity?
(a) Jerome backs down because he likes Gunther.
(b) Jerome backs down because he agrees.
(c) Jerome backs down because he's afraid of her.
(d) Jerome backs down because Esme threatens to put him out.

3. What is Klaus's favorite place to visit in the city?
(a) The museum of art.
(b) Akhmatova Bookstore.
(c) The war memorial.
(d) Verne Invention Museum.

4. During the first few days in the penthouse, what happens once the Baudelaire children return to the penthouse?
(a) They eat food.
(b) They get hopelessly lost.
(c) They get hopelessly lazy.
(d) They get very sad.

5. According to the narrator, what does Mr. Poe always have?
(a) Sunglasses.
(b) A lie.
(c) A cough.
(d) A cigarette.

6. Who shows up at the onset of Chapter 4 dressed in a disguise?
(a) Mr. Poe.
(b) The Quagmires.
(c) Jerome Squalor
(d) Count Olaf.

7. 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 comparisons.
(b) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with children.
(c) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with dogs.
(d) The phrase doesn't have anything to do with dwarves.

8. Whom does Klaus think they should all look for, once the Squalors leave them for the day?
(a) Mr. Poe.
(b) The Doorman.
(c) Mrs. Squalor.
(d) Mr. Squalor.

9. According to the narrator, when is the best time for thinking?
(a) After a nap.
(b) In the morning.
(c) In the afternoon.
(d) In the evening.

10. When Jerome and the children arrive back home from their dinner at Café Salmonella, what does the doorman tell them is now "in"?
(a) Elevators.
(b) Ocean decorating.
(c) Salmon.
(d) Painting.

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

12. When the Baudelaires reach the bottom of the staircase after listening at every apartment door, who do they see?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Jerome.
(c) The doorman.
(d) Esme.

13. How many windows are in the Squalor penthouse, according to the narrator?
(a) 849.
(b) 949.
(c) 498.
(d) 83.

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

15. What two names does Sunny yell out to help her siblings navigate the Squalor's penthouse apartment?
(a) James Bond.
(b) Rand McNally.
(c) Hansel and Gretel.
(d) Jack and Jill.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their first few days with the Squalors, whom do the Baudelaires scarcely see?

2. Who does Violet tell the Squalors is Gunther's true identity?

3. What does the narrator suggest the reader do to understand how the Baudelaire orphans feel climbing the staircase without light?

4. Who slides down the banister first and laughs?

5. Each morning, who takes the children to places in town?

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