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What is Aunt Josephine's greatest concern as they sail across the lake?
What is Aunt Josephine's greatest concern as they sail across the lake?
- Reaching Damocles Dock safely
- Encountering the Lachrymose Leeches (correct)
- The condition of the sailboat
- The children's ability to sail the boat
What is the condition of the lake as the Baudelaires sail across it?
What is the condition of the lake as the Baudelaires sail across it?
- Frozen over due to the cold weather
- Calm with no signs of danger (correct)
- Stormy and turbulent
- Filled with debris from the hurricane
Why is Aunt Josephine particularly concerned about the Lachrymose Leeches?
Why is Aunt Josephine particularly concerned about the Lachrymose Leeches?
- Because they are extremely large
- Because they are found only in deep water
- Because they are attracted to people who have eaten recently (correct)
- Because they are poisonous
What is Sunny doing to help navigate the sailboat?
What is Sunny doing to help navigate the sailboat?
What were the last things the Baudelaires ate?
What were the last things the Baudelaires ate?
What did Aunt Josephine eat just before the Baudelaire orphans arrived?
What did Aunt Josephine eat just before the Baudelaire orphans arrived?
What is the expression 'Speak of the Devil' used for?
What is the expression 'Speak of the Devil' used for?
Why did the Lachrymose Leeches initially fail to eat the sailboat?
Why did the Lachrymose Leeches initially fail to eat the sailboat?
What happens when the frustrated Lachrymose Leeches attack the sailboat?
What happens when the frustrated Lachrymose Leeches attack the sailboat?
What happens to the Lachrymose Leeches after their initial failure to eat the sailboat?
What happens to the Lachrymose Leeches after their initial failure to eat the sailboat?
What does 'Yadec' mean in the context of the story?
What does 'Yadec' mean in the context of the story?
Why does Violet refuse to sail faster?
Why does Violet refuse to sail faster?
What does Klaus notice about the oar after rowing?
What does Klaus notice about the oar after rowing?
What is Violet's solution to get help in the middle of the lake?
What is Violet's solution to get help in the middle of the lake?
What does Violet use to tie her hair up when she is thinking of an invention?
What does Violet use to tie her hair up when she is thinking of an invention?
What is the main reason why Violet's initial attempt to start a fire fails?
What is the main reason why Violet's initial attempt to start a fire fails?
What is the term that means 'what Count Olaf used to do when he was about your age'?
What is the term that means 'what Count Olaf used to do when he was about your age'?
What scientific principle does Violet use to create a fire?
What scientific principle does Violet use to create a fire?
What is the purpose of Violet's homemade signaling device?
What is the purpose of Violet's homemade signaling device?
What is the primary purpose of Violet's attempt to create friction on the sailboat?
What is the primary purpose of Violet's attempt to create friction on the sailboat?
What is the source of inspiration for Violet's idea to create a fire?
What is the source of inspiration for Violet's idea to create a fire?
What is the significance of the German word 'wunderkind' in the context of the story?
What is the significance of the German word 'wunderkind' in the context of the story?
Why does Violet take the bucket from Sunny's hands?
Why does Violet take the bucket from Sunny's hands?
What is the purpose of Violet attaching the cloth and hairnet to the fishhook?
What is the purpose of Violet attaching the cloth and hairnet to the fishhook?
Why does Klaus express concern about Violet's plan to set a fire?
Why does Klaus express concern about Violet's plan to set a fire?
What does the phrase 'a mixed blessing' mean?
What does the phrase 'a mixed blessing' mean?
What is the first reaction of the people on the sailboat when they see another boat approaching?
What is the first reaction of the people on the sailboat when they see another boat approaching?
What do the people on the sailboat see as the approaching boat gets closer?
What do the people on the sailboat see as the approaching boat gets closer?
What do the people on the sailboat think of Captain Sham?
What do the people on the sailboat think of Captain Sham?
What does the sudden appearance of Captain Sham's boat mean for the people on the sailboat?
What does the sudden appearance of Captain Sham's boat mean for the people on the sailboat?
Study Notes
The Sailing Adventure
- The story begins with Aunt Josephine, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny sailing across Lake Lachrymose in a small sailboat, trying to escape the storm caused by Hurricane Herman.
The Lachrymose Leeches
- Aunt Josephine is scared because they are about to enter the territory of the Lachrymose Leeches, which are harmless to humans unless they have eaten recently.
- The leeches are attracted to Aunt Josephine because she ate a banana before arriving at the dock.
- Klaus tries to reassure everyone that the leeches won't attack a sailboat, but they soon appear, swimming towards the boat in large numbers.
The Leech Attack
- The leeches start knocking against the boat, trying to eat the wood, making a loud knocking sound.
- The boat starts to take on water as the leeches continue to attack, causing the sailboat to rock precariously.
- Klaus, Violet, and Sunny try to row and adjust the sail to move the boat faster, but the leeches are too numerous and the boat is taking on more water.
Violet's Invention
- Violet tries to think of an invention to signal for help, remembering that fire alarms can signal for assistance.
- She uses the bucket, the sail, and the fishing net to create a makeshift signaling device, but it doesn't work.
- Violet becomes desperate, feeling like she failed to take care of her siblings as promised.
Remembering the Scientific Principle
- Violet remembers a story her father told her about using a magnifying glass to focus sunlight and create fire.
- She uses the lens of the spying glass to concentrate the moonlight and ignite a fire, creating a signal for help.
The Rescue
- Violet uses the fire to signal for help, and someone on the lake sees the signal and starts sailing towards them.
- However, the person coming to their aid is Captain Sham, a dubious character, which may not be a good thing for the orphans.
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The Baudelaire orphans sail across the lake after the storm, while Aunt Josephine is still worried. The children work together to navigate the boat. Test your understanding of this chapter in A Series of Unfortunate Events.
