A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3, Chapter 13

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Questions and Answers

What was Klaus's emotional state after discovering Count Olaf's true identity?

Triumphant

Assuaged (correct)

Astonished

Disappointed

What did Count Olaf claim had grown back?

His peg leg

His arm

His leg (correct)

His eye

What did Violet whisper to Klaus about?

Count Olaf's tattoo

Mr. Poe's reaction

The three children seeing the peg leg (correct)

Count Olaf's peg leg

What did Count Olaf claim the tattoo was?

Not his Signup and view all the answers

What did Count Olaf pretend to be?

A captain Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Poe accuse Count Olaf of trying to do with the peg leg?

Hide his tattoo Signup and view all the answers

What did Count Olaf claim belonged to him?

The children Signup and view all the answers

Who did Count Olaf try to steal the Baudelaire fortune from by marrying?

Violet Signup and view all the answers

What did Count Olaf tear off to reveal his shiny eyes?

His eyepatch Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mr. Poe call out to Count Olaf?

To order him to stop and surrender Signup and view all the answers

What did Count Olaf say he could do to escape?

He could run away Signup and view all the answers

What did the massive creature do to the metal gate?

It slammed it shut Signup and view all the answers

What did Klaus point out to Mr. Poe?

That they wouldn't be in Count Olaf's clutches if they hadn't sailed unaccompanied Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Poe find out about the metal gate?

It was locked Signup and view all the answers

What did the Baudelaires hear when they rushed to the gate?

A jingling sound Signup and view all the answers

What did Mr. Poe do after Count Olaf refused to open the gate?

He called the police Signup and view all the answers

What did the two fishermen find in the lake eventually?

Aunt Josephine's life jackets Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the Baudelaire's real home?

It was a pile of ashes in a vacant lot Signup and view all the answers

What did the Baudelaires figure out as they sat on the dock?

That they had each other for comfort and support Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet say to Klaus at the end of the story?

Thank you for figuring out the note Signup and view all the answers

What was Count Olaf's plan to fool the police?

To disguise himself as a rabbi Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the peppermints in the situation?

They were used as a distraction to escape from Count Olaf Signup and view all the answers

What did Sunny say to express her gratitude to her siblings?

Pilums Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Baudelaires' actions?

They escaped from Count Olaf's clutches Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Curdled Cave to the Baudelaires?

It was a location they found using the atlas Signup and view all the answers

What was the emotional state of the Baudelaires after their escape?

They were relieved and grateful Signup and view all the answers

What did the Baudelaires realize was important to them?

Having each other Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Baudelaires having each other?

It was a symbolic comfort in their difficult lives Signup and view all the answers

What was the metaphor used to describe the Baudelaires' situation?

A sailboat in the middle of a hurricane Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall tone of the passage?

Grateful and relieved Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Count Olaf's Disguise

Count Olaf tried to disguise himself as Captain Sham, but Mr. Poe was not fooled.
He wore a fake peg leg, which was later revealed to be false.
He also had a business card that said "Captain Sham," but Mr. Poe knew that anyone could get a business card printed.

The Baudelaires' Situation

The Baudelaires were in the care of Mr. Poe, who was trying to decide who would care for them.
They were originally left to Captain Sham, but since Count Olaf was revealed to be impersonating Captain Sham, the Baudelaires' fate was uncertain.
Mr. Poe refused to let the Baudelaires sail around unaccompanied to look for Aunt Josephine, who was presumed to be dead.

Count Olaf's Escape

Count Olaf tried to escape by running away, but Mr. Poe and the Baudelaires chased after him.
He was aided by a massive creature who helped him escape through a heavy metal gate.
Count Olaf locked the gate, and Mr. Poe was unable to catch him.

The Baudelaires' Reflection

The Baudelaires were left sitting on the dock, feeling miserable and exhausted.
They realized that they had each other, which gave them some comfort and support.
They thanked each other for their actions, which helped them avoid being caught by Count Olaf.

Unanswered Questions

The fate of Aunt Josephine was unknown, but it was implied that she may have been eaten by the Lachrymose Leeches.
The Baudelaires' future was uncertain, and they could not return to their original home, which was destroyed in a fire.

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