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What event led Captain Sham to believe the Baudelaires had been killed?
What event led Captain Sham to believe the Baudelaires had been killed?
Why did Captain Sham's associate tell him about the Baudelaires?
Why did Captain Sham's associate tell him about the Baudelaires?
What happened to the sailboat the Baudelaires had stolen?
What happened to the sailboat the Baudelaires had stolen?
Why did Captain Sham smile after the Baudelaires boarded his sailboat?
Why did Captain Sham smile after the Baudelaires boarded his sailboat?
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What did Captain Sham accuse Aunt Josephine of doing?
What did Captain Sham accuse Aunt Josephine of doing?
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What did Captain Sham claim to have gained control over?
What did Captain Sham claim to have gained control over?
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What is the reason why Captain Sham is taking the Baudelaires to Damocles Dock?
What is the reason why Captain Sham is taking the Baudelaires to Damocles Dock?
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Truth, schmuth' in this context?
What is the meaning of the phrase 'Truth, schmuth' in this context?
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Why do the Lachrymose Leeches follow the scent of banana?
Why do the Lachrymose Leeches follow the scent of banana?
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What does Aunt Josephine offer to do in exchange for her life?
What does Aunt Josephine offer to do in exchange for her life?
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Why is Captain Sham considering not killing Aunt Josephine?
Why is Captain Sham considering not killing Aunt Josephine?
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What is the attitude of the Baudelaires towards Aunt Josephine's offer to give them up?
What is the attitude of the Baudelaires towards Aunt Josephine's offer to give them up?
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What grammatical error did Aunt Josephine correct in Captain Sham's statement?
What grammatical error did Aunt Josephine correct in Captain Sham's statement?
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What was Captain Sham's motive behind pushing Aunt Josephine overboard?
What was Captain Sham's motive behind pushing Aunt Josephine overboard?
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What did the orphans realize was a major flaw in Aunt Josephine's character?
What did the orphans realize was a major flaw in Aunt Josephine's character?
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What did Aunt Josephine do when the orphans needed her help in times of trouble?
What did Aunt Josephine do when the orphans needed her help in times of trouble?
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What did Captain Sham call the orphans when they shouted at him in anger?
What did Captain Sham call the orphans when they shouted at him in anger?
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What did the orphans hope would happen to Aunt Josephine as they sailed away?
What did the orphans hope would happen to Aunt Josephine as they sailed away?
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What is the main reason why Violet and Klaus were unable to convince Mr. Poe of what was really going on?
What is the main reason why Violet and Klaus were unable to convince Mr. Poe of what was really going on?
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What is the significance of the Gordian Knot in the story?
What is the significance of the Gordian Knot in the story?
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What is the name of the king who tied the original Gordian Knot?
What is the name of the king who tied the original Gordian Knot?
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What does Sunny resemble at the end of the story?
What does Sunny resemble at the end of the story?
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What is revealed when Captain Sham's fake peg leg splits open?
What is revealed when Captain Sham's fake peg leg splits open?
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What is the significance of Sunny's teeth in the story?
What is the significance of Sunny's teeth in the story?
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What did Captain Sham do to Aunt Josephine?
What did Captain Sham do to Aunt Josephine?
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What did Klaus and Violet want Mr. Poe to do?
What did Klaus and Violet want Mr. Poe to do?
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What happened to the suicide note that Klaus had?
What happened to the suicide note that Klaus had?
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What did Captain Sham claim about the Baudelaires' fortune?
What did Captain Sham claim about the Baudelaires' fortune?
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Why did Mr. Poe agree to look at the suicide note?
Why did Mr. Poe agree to look at the suicide note?
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What did Captain Sham claim to be, to the Baudelaires?
What did Captain Sham claim to be, to the Baudelaires?
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Study Notes
The Capture of the Baudelaires and Aunt Josephine
- Captain Sham, also known as Count Olaf, captures the Baudelaires and Aunt Josephine on Lake Lachrymose.
- He uses his sailboat and tricks the Lachrymose Leeches to surround the sailboat the Baudelaires had stolen.
- Aunt Josephine is forced to plead for her life and offers to give up the Baudelaire fortune and the children themselves to Captain Sham.
The Betrayal of Aunt Josephine
- Captain Sham pushes Aunt Josephine into the lake, where she is surrounded by the Lachrymose Leeches.
- The Baudelaires are forced to sail away with Captain Sham, who claims to be their father.
The Rescue and the Adoption Papers
- Captain Sham claims to have rescued the Baudelaires and takes them to Damocles Dock, where Mr. Poe is waiting.
- Captain Sham tells Mr. Poe that he wants to adopt the Baudelaires, and Mr. Poe is willing to grant the adoption.
The Secret Message and the Lost Note
- Klaus tries to show Mr. Poe a note from Aunt Josephine, but it has been ruined in the hurricane.
- The note had a secret message that the Baudelaires believe could prove their story, but it is now lost.
The Discovery of Captain Sham's True Identity
- Sunny bites through Captain Sham's peg leg, revealing his real leg and an eye tattoo, exposing his true identity as Count Olaf.
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