A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3, Chapter 12

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What event led Captain Sham to believe the Baudelaires had been killed?

The old lady's house fell off the hill (correct)

The Lachrymose Leeches attacked them

Aunt Josephine jumped out the window

The sailboat sank in the lake

Why did Captain Sham's associate tell him about the Baudelaires?

Because the associate was working against Captain Sham

Because the associate wanted to steal the Baudelaire fortune

Because the associate wanted to inform Captain Sham of their escape (correct)

Because the associate wanted to help the Baudelaires

What happened to the sailboat the Baudelaires had stolen?

It was stolen by Captain Sham

It was given back to its original owner

It sank in the lake after being overwhelmed with water (correct)

It was abandoned in the middle of the lake

Why did Captain Sham smile after the Baudelaires boarded his sailboat?

Because he was glad to have outsmarted the Baudelaires Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham accuse Aunt Josephine of doing?

Faking her own death Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham claim to have gained control over?

The Baudelaire fortune and the Baudelaires themselves Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why Captain Sham is taking the Baudelaires to Damocles Dock?

To finalize the adoption process with Mr. Poe Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'Truth, schmuth' in this context?

A way to show indifference or disregard for the truth Signup and view all the answers

Why do the Lachrymose Leeches follow the scent of banana?

Because they were tricked into thinking there was food on the boat Signup and view all the answers

What does Aunt Josephine offer to do in exchange for her life?

Change her name and go into hiding Signup and view all the answers

Why is Captain Sham considering not killing Aunt Josephine?

Because he wants to make it seem like she is dead Signup and view all the answers

What is the attitude of the Baudelaires towards Aunt Josephine's offer to give them up?

They are horrified by her suggestion Signup and view all the answers

What grammatical error did Aunt Josephine correct in Captain Sham's statement?

Incorrect use of tense Signup and view all the answers

What was Captain Sham's motive behind pushing Aunt Josephine overboard?

To get rid of her as a witness to his true identity Signup and view all the answers

What did the orphans realize was a major flaw in Aunt Josephine's character?

Her constant fear of everything Signup and view all the answers

What did Aunt Josephine do when the orphans needed her help in times of trouble?

She practically had to be dragged out to help Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham call the orphans when they shouted at him in anger?

Orphans Signup and view all the answers

What did the orphans hope would happen to Aunt Josephine as they sailed away?

That she would find an escape route on her own Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why Violet and Klaus were unable to convince Mr. Poe of what was really going on?

Because Aunt Josephine was thrown in the lake and her note was ruined Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Gordian Knot in the story?

It is a difficult problem that can be solved in a simple way Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the king who tied the original Gordian Knot?

Gordius Signup and view all the answers

What does Sunny resemble at the end of the story?

Alexander the Great Signup and view all the answers

What is revealed when Captain Sham's fake peg leg splits open?

A tattoo of an eye Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Sunny's teeth in the story?

They are very sharp Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham do to Aunt Josephine?

Threw her into the lake Signup and view all the answers

What did Klaus and Violet want Mr. Poe to do?

Send someone to rescue Aunt Josephine Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the suicide note that Klaus had?

It was ruined by the hurricane Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham claim about the Baudelaires' fortune?

He didn't care about it Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Poe agree to look at the suicide note?

Because he was worried about the Baudelaires Signup and view all the answers

What did Captain Sham claim to be, to the Baudelaires?

Their father Signup and view all the answers

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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