Category: Series of Unfortunate Events
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7. The Sailboat Race
In Chapter IV, Stuart wants to prove to Snowbell how strong his stomach muscles are.
What does Stuart want to do in this chapter?
Why does the sailboat race attract such a large crowd?
In the very beginning of this chapter, LeRoy tries to make a deal with Stuart.
What does he want Stuart to do?
There is an accident soon after the race begins. What happens?
This accident causes another problem. What happens next?
Which word means the same as "ominous" in this sentence?
The Wasp's owner warns Stuart about "flotsam". Flotsam means "floating debris."
What particular debris does the owner warn Stuart about?
The flotsam causes big trouble in the pond.
Which problem does the flotsam cause?
Which word means the same as "tremble" in this sentence?
Question #2
Why does Stuart jump into the garbage can?
Question #4
What does the cat mean when she says, "… all I can say is, you've got more self–control than I have"?
Question #5
What is the important advice Stuart needs?
Question #6
Find the section where Stuart is talking about spelling. Then find this sentence, " 'Well,'" "said Stuart," " 'a misspelled word is an abomination in the sight of everyone.'" What does "abomination" mean in this sentence?
Question #7
Find the section where Stuart begins writing again. Stuart writes, "Let me be perfectly blunt: my purpose in writing this brief note is to suggest that we meet."
What does "blunt" mean in this sentence?