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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the In Auction, who does Klaus try to convince that Gunther is Count Olaf in disguise?
(a) The doorman.
(b) Mr. Poe.
(c) Jerome Squalor.
(d) The crowd of buyers.

2. According to Klaus, what does ersatz mean?
(a) A elevator shaft in Spanish.
(b) A synonym for elegant.
(c) A fancy word for elevator.
(d) One thing pretending to be another.

3. Once the Baudelaires are successful with opening the trapdoor, where does the corridor end up?
(a) The spot where their house burned.
(b) The Stationary District.
(c) The Fish District.
(d) Veblen Hall.

4. What is the title of Lot #50 of the In Auction?
(a) A crate.
(b) A large globe.
(c) V.F.D.
(d) A piano.

5. With what does Klaus poke the walls of the passageway?
(a) A stick.
(b) A book.
(c) Fire tongs.
(d) His finger.

6. After pushing the Up button on the elevator, what does Esme do?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She pushes the Baudelaires into the elevator shaft.
(c) She steps into the elevator.
(d) She grabs an ersatz rope and climbs down.

7. What is Violet's idiosyncrasy?
(a) Tying up her hair with a ribbon when she is inventing something.
(b) Tying up her hair and screaming at people.
(c) Tying up her hair and crossing her eyes.
(d) Tying up her hair and praying.

8. What does Klaus say about myths?
(a) They're boring.
(b) They're entertaining but not very helpful.
(c) They're helpful.
(d) They're fun.

9. What sinister surprise do the Baudelaires discover at the end of the ersatz rope after the second climb down?
(a) Mr. Poe is in the cage.
(b) Count Olaf is waiting.
(c) The Quagmires are gone.
(d) Esme Squalor is there.

10. While comforting Violet in the hidden room at the end of the ersatz elevator, what does Klaus say the time is ripe for?
(a) To tell the Squalors.
(b) His researching skills.
(c) To call the cops.
(d) To call Mr. Poe.

11. After the first series of curves, what do the children hear above their heads?
(a) Esme.
(b) Mr. Poe.
(c) The doorman.
(d) Jerome.

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

13. How does Esme know Gunther/Count Olaf?
(a) He was her acting teacher.
(b) They went to school together.
(c) Olaf is Jerome's cousin.
(d) He was her neighbor.

14. What is strange about the winner of the large red herring statue?
(a) It's the doorman.
(b) It's Gunther.
(c) It's a small child.
(d) It's Mr. Poe.

15. Where does Violet decide to hide the ersatz rope?
(a) In Klaus's books.
(b) Under her bed.
(c) Under her pillow.
(d) Under Sunny's bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is a friend of the Baudelaires standing with Jerome at the In Auction?

2. What does Duncan try to tell Violet in his notebook?

3. What bothers the children about Esme's demeanor as they head to the In Auction?

4. Which direction does Klaus suggest the Baudelaires climb to get out of the elevator shaft?

5. What does Klaus mean he says "The time isn't ripe for your invention"?

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