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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Aunt Josephine define for the children thinking they don't know the meaning of it, while she is on the phone with Captain Sham?
(a) Surprise
(b) Demise
(c) Eavesdropping
(d) Character

2. What does Sunny get as a gift from Aunt Josephine?
(a) A soft teddy bear
(b) A rattle
(c) A teething toy
(d) A blanket

3. What do the children have for dinner with Aunt Josephine in the beginning of Chapter 3 when the children are trying to keep things in perspective?
(a) Stale muffins
(b) Dry creal and water
(c) Orange juice and untoasted bread
(d) Cold oatmeal

4. What does Aunt Josephine say that they should do for Captain Sham?
(a) Invite him to dinner
(b) Go wash his boats
(c) Take him to a town dance
(d) Introduce him around town

5. What is Josephine afraid will happen if the doorknobs are touched?
(a) You will get a blister
(b) They will shatter
(c) The door will fall on you
(d) You will sprain your wrist

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Poe tell the children that he can't go with them to Josephine's house?

2. What does Klaus suggest they do in Chapter 4 but Violet disagrees with it due to past experience?

3. What is Violet sent off in search of?

4. What does Mr. Poe tell the children Aunt Josephina has recently lost?

5. In the letter Aunt Josephine leaves who does she leave the children to?

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