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What is the concern of the publishers of this book?
What is the concern of the publishers of this book?
- That readers will not enjoy the story
- That the book will not be a commercial success
- That readers will try to imitate the actions of the Baudelaire orphans (correct)
- That the book will offend some readers
What is the meaning of the word 'mollify' in this context?
What is the meaning of the word 'mollify' in this context?
- To make someone angry
- To make someone worried
- To make someone happy
- To get someone to stop worrying (correct)
Why should you not steal a boat and sail across Lake Lachrymose during a hurricane?
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 (correct)
- Because it's against the law
- Because you'll get wet
- Because the sailboat is too small
How many life jackets are there on the sailboat?
How many life jackets are there on the sailboat?
What is the name of the hurricane mentioned in the passage?
What is the name of the hurricane mentioned in the passage?
What is the name of the dock where Count Olaf's comrade is standing?
What is the name of the dock where Count Olaf's comrade is standing?
What is the definition of the word 'mast' in this context?
What is the definition of the word 'mast' in this context?
What was the purpose of the shiny metal bucket under one of the seats?
What was the purpose of the shiny metal bucket under one of the seats?
What was Klaus reading to help navigate the sailboat?
What was Klaus reading to help navigate the sailboat?
What was Violet trying to control with the rope?
What was Violet trying to control with the rope?
What did Sunny say when she started to turn the tiller?
What did Sunny say when she started to turn the tiller?
What did the blinking light of pale purple indicate?
What did the blinking light of pale purple indicate?
What did the Baudelaires realize they had not noticed before?
What did the Baudelaires realize they had not noticed before?
What was Violet looking at through the spying glass?
What was Violet looking at through the spying glass?
What could be seen at the entrance of Curdled Cave?
What could be seen at the entrance of Curdled Cave?
What did Klaus say was the cause of the strange sound in the cave?
What did Klaus say was the cause of the strange sound in the cave?
Why did Sunny start crawling into the mouth of the cave?
Why did Sunny start crawling into the mouth of the cave?
What did the Baudelaires notice about the floor of the cave?
What did the Baudelaires notice about the floor of the cave?
What was Aunt Josephine's initial reaction when she saw the Baudelaires?
What was Aunt Josephine's initial reaction when she saw the Baudelaires?
What did the Baudelaires notice about Aunt Josephine's face?
What did the Baudelaires notice about Aunt Josephine's face?
Why did the Baudelaires tell Aunt Josephine that they didn't bring any food?
Why did the Baudelaires tell Aunt Josephine that they didn't bring any food?
What was Aunt Josephine's reason for not calling the police when Captain Sham threatened her?
What was Aunt Josephine's reason for not calling the police when Captain Sham threatened her?
What did Aunt Josephine throw through the window to escape from Captain Sham?
What did Aunt Josephine throw through the window to escape from Captain Sham?
Why did Aunt Josephine leave the children alone?
Why did Aunt Josephine leave the children alone?
What did Violet say to Aunt Josephine to convince her to come with them?
What did Violet say to Aunt Josephine to convince her to come with them?
Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny come to Aunt Josephine's cave?
Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny come to Aunt Josephine's cave?
What did Aunt Josephine say was not grammatically correct?
What did Aunt Josephine say was not grammatically correct?
What did Captain Sham force Aunt Josephine to do?
What did Captain Sham force Aunt Josephine to do?
What did the Baudelaire orphans want Aunt Josephine to do?
What did the Baudelaire orphans want Aunt Josephine to do?
Why did Aunt Josephine refuse to sail back to town with the Baudelaire orphans?
Why did Aunt Josephine refuse to sail back to town with the Baudelaire orphans?
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.
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A note to readers from the author about imitating the Baudelaire orphans' actions, with a definition of the word 'mollify'.
