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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. Sir does not believe Violet, although who does?

2. What is the easiest job for the mill employees?

3. The doctor carries a cane with what color jewel on top?

4. Klaus is told to push what item into the saw?

5. Remembering a fishing expedition he once took with his parents, Klaus recalls the process of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Violet and Sunny go, after leaving Sir's office, and what do they do when they get there?

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

3. Explain the significance of the phrase "You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar" in chapter 8.

4. When Violet and Sunny finally get in to see Sir, what does Violet tell him?

5. How does Violet realize what the secret word to completely release Klaus from his trance is and when does she use it?

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

7. How do Phil's attitude and the Foreman's attitude about the stamp machine incident contrast?

8. Is Violet afraid or intimidated, in chapter 10? Why or why not?

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

10. What role does Sunny play in the chapter 12 battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose any one of the following topics and write a detailed essay about how it affects the story:

Greed

Anger

Abandonment

Betrayal

Deception

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

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?

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