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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. Which of the following is the last name of the children featured in the story?

2. the foreman wakes everyone by banging two what together?

3. Who offers to take Klaus to see Dr. Orwell?

4. The children are quickly dismissed so that Sir can do what?

5. Who tries to comfort the girls, while they wait for Klaus?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the town of Paltryville.

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

3. Explain the symbolism of the dormitory window.

4. Describe the three children, briefly.

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

6. Describe the first day of work for the children.

7. Describe the routine at the mill and how it affects the children.

8. Why are the workers incapable of having anything other than gum for lunch?

9. Describe the reception the children receive when they first get to the lumbermill.

10. Describe the major change in the plot line, in chapter 6.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Poe abandoned the children in Paltryville at the start of the book, though he did return in the end and rescue them from being handed over tot he Count.

Part 1: Do you feel that Mr. Poe's actions at the end of the book made up for his actions in the beginning? Why or why not?

Part 2: What do you feel would have happened in a real town in the present day if someone left three children to fend for themselves like Mr. Poe did?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Cite several examples from the story in order to answer the following questions:

Which character are the children most afraid of and why?

Which character contributes the least to the story and why?

Which character contributes the most to the story and why?

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