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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Klaus continue to do while they sail across the lake?
(a) Secure the ropes
(b) Look at the life jackets
(c) Check the compass
(d) Check the atlas

2. What does the narrator say that he can tell the reader?
(a) The worst is yet to come
(b) They are in far worse danger than Aunt Josephine
(c) Aunt Josephine isn't dead
(d) Mr. Poe won't be any help

3. What do the children have for dinner their first night in Josephine's house?
(a) Sandwitches
(b) Pimento loaf
(c) Cold soup
(d) Pizza

4. 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) Cold oatmeal
(c) Dry creal and water
(d) Orange juice and untoasted bread

5. Why does Captain Sham no one will believe Josephine?
(a) She is a liar
(b) Everyone knows she is a nut
(c) She is too scared to tell anyone
(d) She is dead

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Violet do with their coats when they arrive back at Josephine's house?

2. When does Mr. Poe say the children will be at Captain Sham's house?

3. What does Mr. Poe say he is not going to let the children do while in his care?

4. What does Violet take with her to the restaurant?

5. What does the Taxi drive say the children will have to wait for before making friends?

(see the answer key)

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