Question #9
Lemony Snicket describe how the Baudelaire children's friends had "fallen by the wayside" since their parent's death.
What does "fallen by the wayside" mean in this context?
Question #10
Were there any words that weren't clear to you?
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Chapter 3
What is the main idea of this chapter?
Most kids play with toys and books, but that isn't Count Olaf's style.
What did Count Olaf give Violet, Klaus, and Sunny to play with?
Find in the book where Count Olaf leaves a note for the children.
What does he want them to do?
Find in the book where the children visit Justice Strauss's library.
What recipe did they find to make for Count Olaf's dinner party?
Which two words do NOT describe Count Olaf?
Find in the book where the author writes "even in the worst surrounding the world can be tolerated."
What does the word "tolerated" mean in this context?
What does the word "dismay" mean in this context?
What is the Baudelaire's reaction to Justice Strauss's library?
What does "fallen by the wayside" mean in this context?
Question #1
What was Olaf expecting for dinner?
Question #2
Besides olives, garlic, anchovies, and capers what other ingredient did the children need to make the puttanesca sauce?
Question #3
Find in the book where Count Olaf rubs his hands together as if he had been holding something "revolting."
What does "revolting" mean in this context?
Question #4
Find in the book where the theater troupe laughed when Count Olaf hit Klaus. They "applauded as if Count Olaf had done something very brave instead of something despicable."
What does "despicable" mean in this context?