A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning

Justice Strauss invites the children to use her library whenever they wish.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Count Olaf threatens to take away the children’s inheritance if they disobey him.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Describe the atmosphere in Count Olaf’s house as the children prepare dinner.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does Violet feel slightly comforted when they visit Justice Strauss’s house?

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Sunny do to help while Violet and Klaus prepare dinner?

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is the main setting of "A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning"?

• A bustling city

• A remote island

• A dilapidated mansion

• A modern suburb

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who are the primary protagonists of the story?

• The Baudelaire orphans

• The Snicket siblings

• The Poe family

• The Quagmire triplets

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How do the Baudelaire orphans initially react to living with Count Olaf?

• They are excited and hopeful.

• They are indifferent and unbothered.

• They are suspicious and cautious.

• They are unhappy and fearful.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about the character of Violet Baudelaire from her actions in the book?

• She is timid and fearful.

• She is creative and a natural leader.

• She is indifferent to her siblings.

• She is selfish and cunning.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Why is the book titled "The Bad Beginning"?

• It refers to the start of a school year.

• It signifies the unfortunate start to the orphans' journey.

• It is about the beginning of a bad weather season.

• It describes the first performance in a series of plays.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept