A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3, Chapter 7

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Who is the waiter in the Anxious Clown restaurant?

Klaus

Larry (correct)

Mr. Poe

Captain Sham

What is the name of the special appetizer that Larry recommends?

Happy Family Appetizer

Clown's Delight Appetizer

Extra Fun Special Family Appetizer (correct)

Fun Feast Appetizer

What does Captain Sham order for the group?

A bottle of white wine

A jug of iced tea

A bottle of red wine (correct)

A pitcher of lemonade

What is the reason for Captain Sham's celebratory mood?

He is adopting the Baudelaire orphans Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the lizard that can change color?

Chameleon Signup and view all the answers

Who is the character who requests water?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Poe order to drink?

Coffee with nondairy creamer Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason Mr. Poe gives for not drinking wine?

He doesn't drink during banking hours Signup and view all the answers

Who is the character that Captain Sham is trying to cheer up?

The Baudelaire orphans Signup and view all the answers

Why are the Baudelaire orphans upset, according to Captain Sham?

Because they are upset about their Aunt Josephine Signup and view all the answers

What quality did Captain Sham resemble in a chameleon?

Being chameleonic Signup and view all the answers

What was Captain Sham's supposed relationship with Josephine?

She was his friend from cooking school Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why Violet, Klaus, and Sunny put the peppermints in their mouths?

To cause an allergic reaction to get time alone to figure out Captain Sham's plan Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the restaurant where the characters were eating?

The Anxious Clown Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'utmost' mean in the context of the story?

Most Signup and view all the answers

Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny have to be taken care of by Mr. Poe?

Because they had allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

What was the special feature of the Cheer-Up Cheeseburgers?

They had a smiley face made of pickles, mustard, and ketchup Signup and view all the answers

What was Captain Sham's supposed promise to Josephine?

To raise her orphans Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'garish' mean in the context of the story?

Filled with balloons, neon lights, and obnoxious waiters Signup and view all the answers

What was Captain Sham doing when he said 'Just take deep breaths'?

Eating a cheeseburger Signup and view all the answers

What was Mr. Poe's role in the guardianship of the Baudelaire fortune?

He was the supervisor until Violet came of age Signup and view all the answers

Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny want to get away from Captain Sham and Mr. Poe?

Because they wanted to figure out Captain Sham's plan Signup and view all the answers

Why did Violet take out the bag of peppermints from her pocket?

To use it for an unknown purpose Signup and view all the answers

What was the tone of Mr. Poe's story during lunch?

Dull and uninteresting Signup and view all the answers

What was happening to the weather outside the Anxious Clown restaurant?

It was windy and drizzling Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Poe want to do when he saw the Baudelaire orphans' condition?

Pay the bill and take care of the paperwork Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the food at the Anxious Clown?

Terrible and greasy Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham say he would do after Violet, Klaus, and Sunny left?

Come and retrieve the children Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham claim to have no interest in?

The Baudelaire fortune Signup and view all the answers

Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny want to leave the Anxious Clown restaurant?

Because they were allergic to the peppermints Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Anxious Clown Restaurant

The Baudelaire orphans, accompanied by Mr. Poe, visit the Anxious Clown restaurant, where they are greeted by their waiter, Larry, who is dressed in a goofy clown costume.
Captain Sham, their supposed guardian, joins them and recommends the Extra Fun Special Family Appetizer, which is a bunch of fried things served with a sauce.

Captain Sham's Intentions

Captain Sham is excited to have the Baudelaire orphans almost in his clutches, but when Mr. Poe points out that they should be sad about their Aunt Josephine's death, Captain Sham instantly changes his tone and begins to speak in a mournful voice.
Captain Sham claims to have been friends with Aunt Josephine, but the Baudelaires are skeptical of his lies.

The Baudelaire Fortune

Mr. Poe explains that the Baudelaire parents left an enormous fortune behind, which the children will inherit when Violet comes of age.
Captain Sham claims to have no interest in the fortune, but the Baudelaires are not convinced.

The Peppermint Allergy Ruse

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny come up with a plan to get time alone to figure out Captain Sham's plan and how to stop it.
They use their allergies to create a diversion, unwrapping peppermints under the table and eating them to trigger allergic reactions.
The allergic reactions cause the adults to focus on the children's health, allowing them to leave the restaurant and buy some time.

The Baudelaires' Plan

The Baudelaires plan to take a taxi home and leave Captain Sham and Mr. Poe to handle the paperwork.
Violet knows that their allergies are fairly mild and will only need to rest for an hour or two.
The Baudelaires are trying to stall for time and come up with a plan to counter Captain Sham's intentions.

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