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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can Violet see Stephano explaining but doesn't know what he is saying?
(a) Stephano telling everyone how wonderful he is
(b) Stephano telling Mr. Poe that Sunny isn't hurt
(c) Stephano explaining how he found Dr. Montgomery
(d) Stephano explaining he is a snake expert

2. What word is used to describe Violet's homemade invention?
(a) Makeshift
(b) Crude
(c) Ugly
(d) Poorly made

3. What does Violet NOT find in the suitcase when it is open?
(a) A laminated card
(b) Powderpuff
(c) Syringe with a needle
(d) Toothpicks

4. What does Stephano offer the doctor and Mr. Poe when they enter the house?
(a) Cookies
(b) Cake and tea
(c) Coffee
(d) Sandwiches

5. What does the doctor say that Dr. Montgomery appears to have died from?
(a) Toad venom
(b) Poison
(c) Boredom
(d) Snake bite

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Violet say she is going while Klaus looks for info about the Mamba du Mal?

2. Why does Klaus say he doesn't want to go in the Reptile Room?

3. What does the doctor suggest is the reason that Dr. Montgomery wasn't bruised?

4. What makes Klaus suddenly very angry with the doctor?

5. What other children's story does the author make mention of in the story to talk about things that are fake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Violet regretting in chapter seven while she is getting into the Jeep with Stephano?

2. In chapter ten what does the author tell about the boy that cried wolf?

3. What does Klaus discover about the Mamba du Mal in chapter nine?

4. What are the children trying to convince Mr. Poe of while they are sitting with Stephano waiting on the doctor to finish his examination?

5. What does Violet think about while she is standing outside Stephano's bedroom door?

6. In the beginning of chapter nine what does the narrator explain is different when the children walk into the Reptile Room?

7. Describe how Stephano killed Dr. Montgomery as Violet explains it in chapter twelve?

8. Describe what happens when Violet is able to get the suitcase open in chapter eleven.

9. Describe the situation in chapter twelve where Mr. Poe insists on seeing Stephano's leg.

10. In chapter eight what does the narrator explain is the difference between Violet and Klaus in regards to their regrets?

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