The Bad Beginning- Chapter 8

Make an inference: why was Violet sleeping fitfully?

• She had an upset stomach from the oatmeal.

• She was upset about their current circumstances.

• She was having a bad dream.

• She wanted to keep reading the law books.

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Make a characterization: What kind of character is Klaus when he confronts Count Olaf about his plans?

• Brave

• Careless

• Thoughtful

• Witty

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Think about author's craft: Why does Lemony Snicket pause to explain the meaning of words?

• So the reader understands difficult words.

• To include humorous definitions.

• Because he had to look up the meanings himself.

• Because people usually stop a conversation to define words.

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Think about the literal meaning: Which character's hands are constantly being mentioned?

• Violet

• Klaus

• Sunny

• Mr. Poe

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Think about author's craft: Why did Lemony Snicket include the phrase "in the bride's own hand" and constantly talk about Violet being right-handed?

• Violet's hands will become important later on.

• Lemony Snicket thinks handwriting is interesting.

• All of the characters' hands are mentioned.

• Lemony Snicket wanted to include more detail.

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Think about author's craft: What mood does Lemony Snicket create when the kids are looking for Sunny and Count Olaf is smiling like a told a joke?

• Cheerful

• Suspenseful

• Unhappiness

• Frustration

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