The Miserable Mill

Why were the other workers at the mill surprised at the arrival of the orphans?

• It was just the other day another set of orphans had knocked on the door.

• They had just made a request for new workers to come to the mill and they had arrived.

• No one had knocked on the door for 14 years and they didn't think children should work at the mill.

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What had Count Olaf been doing since the children's arrival at the lumbermill?

• He had been acting in a new Broadway play.

• He had been on vacation.

• He had been taking up a new hobby, like collecting fossils.

• He had been disguised as a woman named Shirley and working as the eye doctor's receptionist.

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How did Count Olaf plan to get Sir to give the children to him?

• Count Olaf hypnotized Sir.

• Count Olaf tricked Sir into giving him the kids.

• Count Olaf hypnotized Klaus so he would cause accidents at the Lumber Mill which would result in "Shirley" getting the kids.

• Count Olaf was just going to steal the kids when Sir was no longer looking.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What is the primary setting of 'The Miserable Mill'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet village

• C) A lumber mill

• D) A school

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Who is the main antagonist in 'The Miserable Mill'?

• A) Count Olaf

• B) Sir

• C) Charles

• D) Dr. Orwell

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What role does Dr. Orwell play in the story?

• A) A friendly neighbor

• B) An eye doctor

• C) A librarian

• D) A school teacher

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What is the main theme of 'The Miserable Mill'?

• A) Friendship

• B) Betrayal

• C) Hard work

• D) Deception

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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Which character is known for their intelligence in 'The Miserable Mill'?

• A) Violet Baudelaire

• B) Klaus Baudelaire

• C) Sunny Baudelaire

• D) Count Olaf

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What is the significance of the eye symbol in 'The Miserable Mill'?

• A) It represents knowledge

• B) It is a symbol of Count Olaf's presence

• C) It is a decorative element

• D) It represents the mill's logo

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How do the Baudelaire orphans end up at the lumber mill?

• A) They choose to work there

• B) They are sent there by Mr. Poe

• C) They run away to the mill

• D) They are kidnapped and taken there

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