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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The children are traveling by what method of transportation, as the book opens?

2. Which is the name of the only male child in the family?

3. The foreman demands that Violet and Sunny pick up what he drops, while Klaus does what?

4. Why can't the children sleep, initially?

5. Where are the children expected to work every day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the three children, briefly.

2. What does the mention of the gum in chapter 3 help to explain from earlier in the story?

3. Who is Charles and how might he be helpful tot he children?

4. How does the eye come into play again in chapter 5?

5. How does Charles raise the Children's hopes after the meeting?

6. Do you think it was right for Mr. Poe to leave the children alone at the station in Paltryville? Why or why not?

7. Describe the exchange between Violet and Klaus when Klaus returns to the dormitory after being at the eye doctor's office.

8. Do the workers respect the foreman?

9. Describe the library and how the children feel about it.

10. What observations can you make about Foreman Flacutono's actions in chapter 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What do you think would have changed had Sunny not been in the book? Describe at least two scenes that you think would change, as a result of her absence.

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Orwell plays a major role in the book, especially at the end.

1. Describe Dr. Orwell and her role in the story in detail.

2. Why do you think Dr. Orwell was so easily persuaded by Count Olaf to hypnotize Klaus?

3. What might the story have been like if Dr. Orwell was not present?

Essay Topic 3

Count Olaf isn't seen until near the end of the book, yet he is constantly thought of and his presence in Paltryville is eluded to.

What does the idea of Count Olaf represent to the children throughout the book and what, if anything, changes when the children finally see the Count? Use examples from the story to support your answers.

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