A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3, Chapter 8

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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?

Oval

Rectangle

The state of Minnesota (correct)

Circle

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!'?

Good, because my hives are driving me crazy! Signup and view all the answers

What does Klaus do after Violet assumes he agrees with her?

He hurries down the hallway Signup and view all the answers

What is Violet's plan for dealing with her hives?

Giving herself a baking soda bath Signup and view all the answers

Why did Klaus not take off his coat?

Because he was going someplace cold Signup and view all the answers

What was Klaus doing when Violet and Sunny entered the library?

He was writing notes Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason behind Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?

She was trying to send a message Signup and view all the answers

What did Klaus think Aunt Josephine was trying to convey through her note?

That she had a secret message Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the library when Klaus opened the door?

It was in disarray due to the hurricane Signup and view all the answers

What was Klaus doing with the three books he chose from the shelves?

He was taking notes from them Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Aunt Josephine's grammatical mistakes in the note?

She was trying to convey a message to the Baudelaire orphans Signup and view all the answers

What does the sound 'Coik!' mean in the context of the story?

I'm feeling very dizzy Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'maracas' describe in the context of the story?

A type of percussion instrument Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct spelling of the word that Aunt Josephine wrote as 'dowadger'?

Dowager Signup and view all the answers

Why did Violet lift Sunny up to sit on the table?

So Sunny could be more comfortable Signup and view all the answers

What does the message 'Curdled Cave' suggest to the Baudelaire orphans?

Aunt Josephine was leaving a secret message Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny suspect about Aunt Josephine's death?

That she was alive and hiding. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Baudelaire orphans think to look underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?

Because they remembered hiding things there in their old home. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Baudelaires find underneath Aunt Josephine's bed?

A mix of items she didn't want to look at, including a photo and books. Signup and view all the answers

What was Klaus reading when he exclaimed that it was perfect?

A Lachrymose Atlas. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Baudelaires want to find out about Curdled Cave?

If it was in Lake Lachrymose. Signup and view all the answers

What was the weather like when the Baudelaires searched Aunt Josephine's room?

Rainy and stormy. Signup and view all the answers

What is Klaus's initial concern about finding Curdled Cave?

He thinks it will take a long time to find it. Signup and view all the answers

What does Violet point to on the map to indicate the route to Curdled Cave?

A dotted line leading to Damocles Dock. Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition of the stilt that the orphans see from the window?

It is damaged by lightning and bent by the wind. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the house as the orphans escape?

It starts to slide down the hill. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's tone in describing the events of the story?

Detached and observational. Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's purpose in mentioning their own life experiences?

To provide a contrast to the Baudelaires' experiences. Signup and view all the answers

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.