Who led the kids to Mr. Poe?
A uniformed guard.
What does Latin term "in loco parentis" mean?
Acting in the role of parent.
LITERALLY or FIGURATIVELY. Which of the two words means "it actually happens"?
Literally.
Who would have lots of things to bite if their parents' fortune could be used now?
Sunny.
Who would buy a castle and live in it with armed guards if their parents' money could be used now?
Klaus.
What does PREDICAMENT mean?
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Why was Klaus afraid of meeting Mr. Poe?
Because he was afraid of getting more bad news.
How many districts did the Baudelaires walk before they found Mr. Poe?
3
Why did the kids stop at the Fountain of Victorious Finance?
They took a refreshing sip of water.
What would Violet have if their parents' fortune could be used now?
A large inventing studio.
By immersing in reading, The Baudelaires felt as if they had escaped. Was it a figurative or literal escape?
A figurative escape.
How did the children feel after they had cried all night long?
They felt as if a weight were off their shoulder.
If you are figuratively jumping for joy does it mean you are really jumping?
No. You could jump beacuse you are so happy, but you aren't jumping.
What was the chore Count Olaf wanted them to do?
They had to chop firewood.
Where would Klaus rather live than in Count Olaf's house?
He would rather live on the streets.
Which of the banks did Mr. Poe work for?
a. Trustworthy Bank
b. Faithful Savings and Loan
c. Mulctuary Money Management.
Answer: C.
What 3 districts did the Baudelaires walk through before they found Mr. Poe?
a. The meat district / the medical district / the flower district.
b. The meat district / the flower district / the sculpture district.
Answer: B
What was Mr. Poe's desk covered in?
In typed papers that looked important and boring.
What are the reasons why the Baudelaires should be taken from Count Olaf? (Name at least 3)
He's a madman / He struck Klaus / He gave them only one bed / He makes them do chores / He drinks too much wine / He calls them orphans / He has awful friends.
How many telephones were there on Mr's Poe's desk?
3
What did the Baudelaires decide to do while chopping the wood?
They decided to visit Mr. Poe.
Why did the kids visit Justice Strauss on their way home?
To borrow books.