The Bad Beginning

What are the three Baudelaire orphans names?

• Kyle, Victoria and Susie

• Klaus, Violet and Sunny

• Craig, Victor and Sailor

• Harry, Ron and Hermione

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What does the word 'bleak' mean?

• dull, unhappy.

• bright, funny.

• old, falling-down.

• mean, nasty.

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What are the children doing when Mr Poe comes to give them the bad news?

• Sunbaking at Briny Beach.

• Having a picnic near the Fickle Fountain.

• Skipping rocks, examining crabs and probably biting things.

• Enjoying the dull day at the beach.

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What are the names of Mr. Poe's children?

• Edmund and Andrew

• Emma and Alice

• Adam and Eve

• Edgar and Albert

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What does 'rickety' mean?

• unsteady, likely to collapse

• loud and noisy

• new, unused

• prickly, likely to cause harm

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Count Olaf, as guardian, is acting:

• in loco motion

• in lucky people

• in loco parentis

• in lock and key

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Who is 'The Marvelous Marriage' written by?

• Count Olaf

• Justice Strauss

• Al Funcoot

• Edgar Allen Poe

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What is the meaning of 'Standoffish'?

• To stand away from something (e.g. a table or chair).

• unfriendly, detached, aloof.

• energetic, full of zest.

• responsible and respected.

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What book does Klaus take from Justice Strauss' library?

• A guide to theatre.

• How to make friends and influence people.

• Cooking for Orphans

• Inheritance Law and its Implications.

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Which bank does Mr. Poe work for?

• Mulctuary Money Management.

• Trustworthy Bank.

• Faithful Savings and Loan.

• Subservient Financial Services.

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