The Bad Beginning Ch.1

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What does the word 'executor' mean in the context of a story?

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An executor is a person appointed to carry out the terms of a will, managing the estate of someone who has passed away.

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What does the word 'executioner' mean?

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An executioner is a person who carries out a death sentence on a condemned person.

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What does the word 'rife' mean?

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Rife means full of or abundant, often used to describe something negative.

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How would you describe Klaus Baudelaire?

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Klaus Baudelaire is intelligent, resourceful, and loves to read.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Bad Beginning'?

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The main characters are Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire.

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What does 'foreshadow' mean in literature?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of the setting in a story?

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The setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the mood and events.

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What does it mean if something is described as 'rickety'?

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Rickety means poorly made and likely to collapse; it often describes something unstable.

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What is the mood created by a 'gloomy' setting?

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A gloomy setting creates a feeling of sadness, despair, or foreboding.

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What is the role of Mr. Poe in the story?

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Mr. Poe is responsible for managing the Baudelaire orphans' affairs after their parents' death.