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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. Klaus obediently begins operating the large machine and everyone else begins doing what?

2. The Count is sitting where?

3. The doctor wears what on her feet?

4. As Klaus leaves the dormitory, he leaves what behind?

5. Whose plan to cause an accident is quickly becoming clear?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charles offer to help, in chapter 10, and how is it reminiscent of earlier in the book?

2. Who do you think is the hero of the battle in chapter 12 and why?

3. What realization does Klaus make on the way to the eye doctor for the second time? Also, why doesn't that realization help him at the time?

4. What is known so far about Count Olaf and which people in the story he is working with?

5. What is the process of how Violet finds the answer in the library and what is the answer that she finds?

6. What is the result of the children's confrontation with the Count?

7. How does Violet handle confronting the count and do you agree or disagree with her reaction.

8. What are the children's first impressions of Dr. Orwell and how do they compare with your own impressions of the doctor.

9. What could possibly be causing Klaus' strange behavior, in the start of chapter 7?

10. Describe Violet in the library. What about her personality and attitude helps her there and what hurts her. How is that similar to students who have to research in real life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe, in detail, three examples of how foreshadowing was used in the book.

Essay Topic 2

1. Describe, in detail, two examples of mean things that Sir did in the story.

2. Describe, in detail, two examples of good things that Sir did in the story.

Do you think that Sir was good, bad or neutral over all, based on your answers to the above questions?

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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