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What is the probable cause of Klaus's tongue swelling?
What is the probable cause of Klaus's tongue swelling?
- An allergic reaction (correct)
- Eating something spoiled
- Drinking too much water
- Falling down the stairs
What is the shape of the hive on Violet's neck?
What is the shape of the hive on Violet's neck?
- Oval
- Rectangle
- The state of Minnesota (correct)
- Circle
Why doesn't Violet hang up her coat?
Why doesn't Violet hang up her coat?
- The hooks are broken
- She is too lazy
- She is in a hurry
- Itchy hives are very irritating (correct)
What does Sunny mean to say when she shrieks 'Bluh!'?
What does Sunny mean to say when she shrieks 'Bluh!'?
What does Klaus do after Violet assumes he agrees with her?
What does Klaus do after Violet assumes he agrees with her?
What is Violet's plan for dealing with her hives?
What is Violet's plan for dealing with her hives?
Why did Klaus not take off his coat?
Why did Klaus not take off his coat?
What was Klaus doing when Violet and Sunny entered the library?
What was Klaus doing when Violet and Sunny entered the library?
What was the reason behind Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?
What was the reason behind Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?
What did Klaus think Aunt Josephine was trying to convey through her note?
What did Klaus think Aunt Josephine was trying to convey through her note?
What was the condition of the library when Klaus opened the door?
What was the condition of the library when Klaus opened the door?
What was Klaus doing with the three books he chose from the shelves?
What was Klaus doing with the three books he chose from the shelves?
What is the significance of Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?
What is the significance of Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?
What does the sound 'Coik!' mean in the context of the story?
What does the sound 'Coik!' mean in the context of the story?
What does the word 'maracas' describe in the context of the story?
What does the word 'maracas' describe in the context of the story?
What is the correct spelling of the word that Aunt Josephine wrote as 'dowadger'?
What is the correct spelling of the word that Aunt Josephine wrote as 'dowadger'?
Why did Violet lift Sunny up to sit on the table?
Why did Violet lift Sunny up to sit on the table?
What does the message 'Curdled Cave' suggest to the Baudelaire orphans?
What does the message 'Curdled Cave' suggest to the Baudelaire orphans?
What did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny suspect about Aunt Josephine's death?
What did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny suspect about Aunt Josephine's death?
Why did the Baudelaire orphans think to look underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?
Why did the Baudelaire orphans think to look underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?
What did the Baudelaires find underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?
What did the Baudelaires find underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?
What was Klaus reading when he exclaimed that it was perfect?
What was Klaus reading when he exclaimed that it was perfect?
What did the Baudelaires want to find out about Curdled Cave?
What did the Baudelaires want to find out about Curdled Cave?
What was the weather like when the Baudelaires searched Aunt Josephine's room?
What was the weather like when the Baudelaires searched Aunt Josephine's room?
What is Klaus's initial concern about finding Curdled Cave?
What is Klaus's initial concern about finding Curdled Cave?
What does Violet point to on the map to indicate the route to Curdled Cave?
What does Violet point to on the map to indicate the route to Curdled Cave?
What is the condition of the stilt that the orphans see from the window?
What is the condition of the stilt that the orphans see from the window?
What happens to the house as the orphans escape?
What happens to the house as the orphans escape?
What is the author's tone in describing the events of the story?
What is the author's tone in describing the events of the story?
What is the author's purpose in mentioning their own life experiences?
What is the author's purpose in mentioning their own life experiences?
Study Notes
The Baudelaire Orphans' Experiences
- The Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, are allergic to something and have swollen tongues, making it difficult for them to communicate.
- They arrive at Aunt Josephine's house, but she is not there, and they find a note from her.
Discovery of the Cryptic Message
- Klaus discovers grammatical mistakes in Aunt Josephine's note, which leads him to believe she is trying to convey a secret message.
- The mistakes include:
- Using "its" instead of "Ike" (her husband's name)
- Writing "unbearable" instead of "inbearable"
- Writing "your children" instead of "you children"
- Adding an extra "D" to "dowager" (a fancy word for widow)
- Writing "what would have leaded me" instead of "what would have led me"
- Writing "akt" instead of "act"
- Writing "a kind and honorable men" instead of "a kind and honorable man"
- Writing "I'd" instead of "I've"
Decoding the Message
- Klaus uses his knowledge of grammar to decode the message, and discovers that the mistakes spell out "Curdled Cave".
- The orphans believe Aunt Josephine is hiding and wants them to find Curdled Cave.
The Search for Curdled Cave
- The orphans search for information about Curdled Cave in Aunt Josephine's library, but the library is in disarray due to the storm.
- They decide to look for books on Lake Lachrymose, where they believe Curdled Cave is located.
- They find a hidden stash of books under Aunt Josephine's bed, including an atlas.
- The atlas leads them to a map of Lake Lachrymose, where they find Curdled Cave marked.
Escape from the House
- As the storm intensifies, the orphans realize they need to escape the house, which is in danger of falling off the hill.
- They grab the atlas and make a dash for the door, escaping just as the house starts to crumble and fall into the lake.
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The Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, experience an allergic reaction, causing Klaus to speak unclearly, and Violet to develop a hive on her neck.
