30 Questions
Who is the waiter in the Anxious Clown restaurant?
Larry
What is the name of the special appetizer that Larry recommends?
Extra Fun Special Family Appetizer
What does Captain Sham order for the group?
A bottle of red wine
What is the reason for Captain Sham's celebratory mood?
He is adopting the Baudelaire orphans
What is the name of the lizard that can change color?
Chameleon
Who is the character who requests water?
Violet
What does Mr. Poe order to drink?
Coffee with nondairy creamer
What is the reason Mr. Poe gives for not drinking wine?
He doesn't drink during banking hours
Who is the character that Captain Sham is trying to cheer up?
The Baudelaire orphans
Why are the Baudelaire orphans upset, according to Captain Sham?
Because they are upset about their Aunt Josephine
What quality did Captain Sham resemble in a chameleon?
Being chameleonic
What was Captain Sham's supposed relationship with Josephine?
She was his friend from cooking school
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
What was the name of the restaurant where the characters were eating?
The Anxious Clown
What does the word 'utmost' mean in the context of the story?
Most
Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny have to be taken care of by Mr. Poe?
Because they had allergic reactions
What was the special feature of the Cheer-Up Cheeseburgers?
They had a smiley face made of pickles, mustard, and ketchup
What was Captain Sham's supposed promise to Josephine?
To raise her orphans
What does the word 'garish' mean in the context of the story?
Filled with balloons, neon lights, and obnoxious waiters
What was Captain Sham doing when he said 'Just take deep breaths'?
Eating a cheeseburger
What was Mr. Poe's role in the guardianship of the Baudelaire fortune?
He was the supervisor until Violet came of age
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
Why did Violet take out the bag of peppermints from her pocket?
To use it for an unknown purpose
What was the tone of Mr. Poe's story during lunch?
Dull and uninteresting
What was happening to the weather outside the Anxious Clown restaurant?
It was windy and drizzling
What did Mr. Poe want to do when he saw the Baudelaire orphans' condition?
Pay the bill and take care of the paperwork
What was the condition of the food at the Anxious Clown?
Terrible and greasy
What did Captain Sham say he would do after Violet, Klaus, and Sunny left?
Come and retrieve the children
What did Captain Sham claim to have no interest in?
The Baudelaire fortune
Why did Violet, Klaus, and Sunny want to leave the Anxious Clown restaurant?
Because they were allergic to the peppermints
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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