30 Questions
What is the concern of the publishers of this book?
That readers will try to imitate the actions of the Baudelaire orphans
What is the meaning of the word 'mollify' in this context?
To get someone to stop worrying
Why should you not steal a boat and sail across Lake Lachrymose during a hurricane?
Because it's very dangerous and the chances of survival are practically zero
How many life jackets are there on the sailboat?
Five
What is the name of the hurricane mentioned in the passage?
Hurricane Herman
What is the name of the dock where Count Olaf's comrade is standing?
Damocles Dock
What is the definition of the word 'mast' in this context?
The tall wooden post found in the middle of boats
What was the purpose of the shiny metal bucket under one of the seats?
To bail out water in case of a leak
What was Klaus reading to help navigate the sailboat?
A book about working a sailboat
What was Violet trying to control with the rope?
The sail
What did Sunny say when she started to turn the tiller?
Karg tem!
What did the blinking light of pale purple indicate?
The sailboat was approaching the Lavender Lighthouse
What did the Baudelaires realize they had not noticed before?
The beauty of Lake Lachrymose
What was Violet looking at through the spying glass?
The shore
What could be seen at the entrance of Curdled Cave?
A sign saying it was for sale
What did Klaus say was the cause of the strange sound in the cave?
The wind
Why did Sunny start crawling into the mouth of the cave?
She wanted to show her siblings that they couldn't stay outside
What did the Baudelaires notice about the floor of the cave?
It was pale and dusty
What was Aunt Josephine's initial reaction when she saw the Baudelaires?
She was surprised and happy
What did the Baudelaires notice about Aunt Josephine's face?
It was wet from tears and chalky
Why did the Baudelaires tell Aunt Josephine that they didn't bring any food?
They didn't come to live with her in the cave
What was Aunt Josephine's reason for not calling the police when Captain Sham threatened her?
She was afraid of using the phone.
What did Aunt Josephine throw through the window to escape from Captain Sham?
A footstool
Why did Aunt Josephine leave the children alone?
She wanted to protect herself.
What did Violet say to Aunt Josephine to convince her to come with them?
We're all afraid, but we're doing it anyway.
Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny come to Aunt Josephine's cave?
They wanted to escape from Captain Sham.
What did Aunt Josephine say was not grammatically correct?
Leave us alone by ourselves.
What did Captain Sham force Aunt Josephine to do?
Write a will leaving the children in his care.
What did the Baudelaire orphans want Aunt Josephine to do?
Sail back to town with them.
Why did Aunt Josephine refuse to sail back to town with the Baudelaire orphans?
She was afraid of Captain Sham.
Study Notes
The Orphans' Journey
- The Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, are on a journey to reach Curdled Cave to find their Aunt Josephine.
- They steal a sailboat and attempt to sail across Lake Lachrymose during a hurricane, despite the danger.
The Sailboat and Its Equipment
- The sailboat has wooden seats, bright orange life jackets, and a grimy white sail controlled by ropes.
- It also has a pair of wooden oars, a shiny metal bucket for bailing out water, a long pole with a fishing net, and a small fishing rod with a sharp hook and a rusty spying glass (telescope).
Sailing Across the Lake
- The orphans use the sail to catch the wind, and Violet controls the sail, Klaus holds the atlas, and Sunny works the tiller.
- They successfully navigate the sailboat across the lake, despite the stormy weather.
Arrival at Curdled Cave
- The orphans arrive at Curdled Cave, where they find Aunt Josephine, who had been presumed dead.
- Aunt Josephine is crying and explains that she was forced to write a will leaving the orphans in Captain Sham's care, but she escaped and hid a message for them.
Aunt Josephine's Explanation
- Aunt Josephine reveals that she is afraid to use the phone and didn't call for help because she's afraid of Captain Sham.
- She left the orphans alone, thinking they would be safe, and didn't consider the danger they would face.
The Orphans' Decision
- The orphans are angry and disappointed with Aunt Josephine's decision to leave them alone, but they convince her to come with them to prove that Captain Sham is really Count Olaf.
- Aunt Josephine is hesitant, but eventually agrees to go with them after Klaus mentions that Curdled Cave is for sale and realtors may arrive soon.
A note to readers from the author about imitating the Baudelaire orphans' actions, with a definition of the word 'mollify'.
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