Characters
What are each of the childrens names?
Violet, Klaus, and Sunny
Where do the children receive the bad news that their parents have passed away?
They were at Briny Beach on a cloudy day.
What does the word "misfortune" mean?
Misfortune means bad luck, an unlucky event, or a state of distress caused by unfavorable circumstances.
Count Olaf is the Baudelaire children's uncle.
False; He's their third cousin four times removed.
"He is either a third cousin four time removed, or a fourth cousin three times removed. He is not your closest relative on the family tree, but he is the closest geographically."
Mr. Poe
What is are each of the children's hobbies?
Violet likes inventing, Klaus likes reading, and Sunny loves biting things.
Where do the children first live with right after their parents death?
They live with Mr.Poe and his family.
What does the word "Guardian" mean?
Someone who is legally responsible for caring for a child.
Count Olaf's house is described as clean, beautiful, and welcoming.
False; His house is described as a disgusting pigsty.
I hate it here, Violet! I hate this house! I hate our room! I hate having to do all these chores, and I hate Count Olaf!”
Klaus
Why does Count Olaf get legal guardianship of the Baudelaire children?
He's their closest living relative.
When the children arrive to Count Olaf's neighborhood who's house do they arrive at first?
Justice Strauss
What does the word "Perished"?
Died, often in a tragic event.
Justice Strauss is Count Olaf's neighbor.
True
“Goodness,” ____ said. “Cooking dinner for an entire theatre troupe seems like a lot to ask of children.”
Justice Strauss
Who is Lemony Snicket?
Lemony Snicket is the narrator of the book.
Count Olaf has an image of a ___ on his front door.
An eye.
What does the word "Puttanesca" mean?
An Italian pasta sauce made with ingredients such as tomatoes, olives, capers, and garlic.
Count Olaf treats the Baudelaire children kindly because he genuinely wants to become their guardian.
False; Count Olaf treats the children horribly.
“Tomorrow, before we use your library again, Klaus and I would be more than happy to do household chores for you. Sunny isn’t really old enough to work, but I’m sure we could find some way she could help you.”
Violet
What are the names of Mr. Poe's sons?
Edgar and Albert.
Where do the Baudelaire children go to find books and spend time away from Count Olaf's house?
Justice Strauss's library
What does the word "peculiar" mean?
Strange or unusual.
Mr. Poe immediately removes the children from Count Olaf's care after they complain about his treatment.
False.; He dismisses their concerns.
“Whatever Count Olaf has done,” ____said, glancing down at one of his papers and circling a number, “he has acted in loco parentis, and there’s nothing I can do about it."
Mr. Poe