WorksheetsQuiz on A Series of Unfortunate Events
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Why did the orphans think that if they made a delicious meal, Count Olaf might be kinder to them?
Because they thought he liked cooking
Because they thought he was fond of gourmet food
Because they thought he appreciated good manners
Because they thought he might appreciate their effort
What did Justice Strauss offer to the orphans?
To let them use her library anytime
To adopt them
To cook for them
To give them money
What was Count Olaf's reaction when he found the orphans in the kitchen?
He was pleased with the meal they were preparing
He was angry because they did not make roast beef
He complimented them on their cooking skills
He offered to help them with the cooking
What did Sunny do when Count Olaf glared at her?
She laughed
She cried
She bit his hand
She ran away
What did Klaus shout when he saw Sunny being held up in the air by Count Olaf?
Put her down this instant, you monster!
Put her down immediately, you beast!
Release her right now, you villain!
Let her go at once, you fiend!
Who among Count Olaf's troupe was described as having a very long nose and dressed in a long black robe?
A bald man
A person who was extremely fat
A woman with very long and skinny arms
A person standing in the doorway
What did the person with the hook-hands say about the children?
They must be taught to obey their elders.
They are so awful I can scarcely stand to touch them.
They are too young to be useful.
They must be taught to fear Count Olaf.
What was Violet's reaction when she thought of serving the puttanesca sauce?
She was afraid she might spill the sauce with her left hand.
She was worried the sauce was too spicy.
She feared Count Olaf would not like the taste.
She was concerned about the sauce's temperature.
What did the Baudelaire children find themselves feeling in the kitchen after the troupe left?
Excitement and anticipation
Joy and relief
Horror and disgust
Curiosity and intrigue
What did the Baudelaire orphans do after they were excused from attending the cleaning up?
They went to their room to sleep.
They went out to the dining room to clear the table.
They joined Count Olaf and his associates for a drink.
They prepared dessert for the guests.
What was Count Olaf's reaction when Klaus had been glaring at the dirty dishes?
He was indifferent and ignored Klaus.
He calmly asked if Klaus would like another bed.
He shouted at Klaus to go straight to bed.
He praised Klaus for his attention to cleanliness.
What did Violet do to try to make Klaus feel better?
She told him a funny story.
She helped him with his homework.
She picked up his glasses and brought them to him.
She made him a cup of tea.
What did the Baudelaire orphans do after they finished washing the dishes?
They planned their escape from Count Olaf.
They went to the market to buy food.
They continued weeping as they went to bed.
They joined Count Olaf's theater troupe in rehearsal.
What did the Baudelaire orphans discuss while breaking the axe into smaller pieces?
They talked about their favorite memories.
They discussed possible plans of action.
They recounted the events of the evening.
They debated whether to confront Count Olaf.
What did Violet wish for when considering the use of her parents' money?
To buy a new house
To invent something to defeat Count Olaf
To have a large inventing studio
To donate to charity
What did Klaus say he would be comfortable with, in addition to having a large library?
A small room
A big kitchen
Justice Strauss's house
An enormous house
What did Sunny shriek when she heard the word "Gibbo"?
She was scared
She was excited
She was confused
She appeared to mean something about their predicament
What does Mr. Poe say about Count Olaf's house in terms of accommodation for the Baudelaires?
It has enough space for each child to have their own room.
It is a very luxurious place with many amenities.
The children have to share one bed.
The house is too large and difficult to maintain.
According to Mr. Poe, what is Count Olaf's attitude towards the Baudelaire orphans?
He is very caring and looks after them well.
He is indifferent and doesn't pay much attention to them.
He is abusive and treats them poorly.
He is too busy to spend time with them.
What does Mr. Poe mean when he says "Posthaste"?
To wait patiently.
To do something with great speed.
To post a letter immediately.
To make a hasty decision.
What is the difference between "literally" and "figuratively" as explained in the text?
Literally means it is happening in a literary sense, while figuratively means it is imaginative.
Literally means it is actually happening, while figuratively means it is like it's happening.
Literally means it is not true, while figuratively means it is true.
Literally means it is a figure of speech, while figuratively means it is a literal event.
What did Violet choose to read from Justice Strauss's library?
Books about mechanical inventions.
Books about wolves.
A book with many pictures of teeth.
Several books about mechanical inventions.
What did Klaus choose to read from Justice Strauss's library?
Several books about mechanical inventions.
Books about wolves.
A book with many pictures of teeth.
Books about gardening.
What did Sunny find to read in Justice Strauss's library?
A book with many pictures of teeth.
Books about mechanical inventions.
Books about wolves.
A book about cooking recipes.
What did the Baudelaire orphans hope for at the end of the day?
That they would have to return to Count Olaf's house.
That their literal escape would turn into a figurative one.
That their figurative escape would turn into a literal one.
That they would find a new home soon.
