A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 3, Chapter 9

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Questions and Answers

What is the motto of the United States Postal Service?

The mail shall always be delivered on time.

Neither rain nor sleet nor driving snow shall halt the delivery of the mails. (correct)

Delivering mail is our top priority.

We deliver mail no matter the cost.

What was the Baudelaires' mode of transportation when they reached Damocles Dock?

They drove a car.

They rode a bus.

They walked. (correct)

They took a taxi.

Why did the Baudelaires have to hide in the muddy bushes?

They were trying to avoid getting wet.

They were playing a game of hide-and-seek.

They were trying to escape from Captain Sham. (correct)

They were trying to get some rest.

What was the Baudelaires' reaction when they saw the CLOSED sign at the Fickle Ferry ticket booth?

They were frustrated and despairing. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the hurricane that the Baudelaires were experiencing?

Hurricane Herman. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Baudelaires take turns wearing Klaus's coat?

They were trying to keep warm. Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the lake near Damocles Dock?

Lake Lachrymose. Signup and view all the answers

Why do the Baudelaires need to get to Curdled Cave?

To find Aunt Josephine Signup and view all the answers

What is the obstacle to the Baudelaires swimming to Curdled Cave?

The storm is too strong Signup and view all the answers

Why can't the Baudelaires walk around the lake to get to Curdled Cave?

They don't have enough time Signup and view all the answers

What do the Baudelaires plan to tell the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals?

They're the Jones children and want to go for a sail Signup and view all the answers

Why does Klaus think the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals won't believe the Baudelaires' story?

Because the storm is too strong for sailing Signup and view all the answers

What do the Baudelaires see when Violet looks into the window of the shack?

A massive person snoring in a chair Signup and view all the answers

Why is the person in the shack dangerous to the Baudelaires?

They are one of Count Olaf's evil comrades Signup and view all the answers

What is Violet's concern when she looks at Klaus?

One of Count Olaf's comrades in the shack Signup and view all the answers

What does Violet think is the scariest of Count Olaf's comrades?

The bald one Signup and view all the answers

Why does Violet think they need to steal a sailboat?

To get to Curdled Cave as quickly as possible Signup and view all the answers

What is Klaus's suggestion to get the keys?

Crawl through the window Signup and view all the answers

What does Sunny do to get the keys?

She crawls through the open door of the shack Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the thunder awakens Count Olaf's comrade?

The comrade looks at its empty hand and sees Sunny's crawl-prints Signup and view all the answers

What does Klaus use to open the gate?

The key ring Signup and view all the answers

What did Violet stand in front of?

The creature Signup and view all the answers

What did Klaus try to use to open the metal gate?

Three different keys Signup and view all the answers

What was Klaus trying to reach by opening the metal gate?

The sailboats Signup and view all the answers

What did the creature hold in its mouth?

Klaus Signup and view all the answers

What did the creature wave to keep its balance?

Its arms Signup and view all the answers

What did the atlas help the orphans with?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did Sunny bite to set the sailboat free?

The rope Signup and view all the answers

What did the creature step on, causing it to slip?

The atlas Signup and view all the answers

What was the condition of the lake when the orphans sailed away?

Stormy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The United States Postal Service

Has a motto: "Neither rain nor sleet nor driving snow shall halt the delivery of the mails."
This means that, regardless of weather conditions, mail delivery will not be interrupted.

The Baudelaire Orphans

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are trying to reach Curdled Cave to meet Aunt Josephine.
They are being pursued by Captain Sham and his accomplices.

The Fickle Ferry

The Baudelaires reach Damocles Dock, only to find the Fickle Ferry ticket booth closed due to the storm.
They realize they need to find an alternative way to cross Lake Lachrymose.

Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals

The Baudelaires discover Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals at Damocles Dock.
One of Count Olaf's comrades is asleep inside the shack, holding a ring of keys.
Violet peeks through the window and recognizes the comrade as the one who looks like neither a man nor a woman.

Stealing a Sailboat

The Baudelaires decide to steal a sailboat to reach Curdled Cave.
Sunny crawls into the shack and retrieves the key ring from the comrade's hand.

Confrontation with Count Olaf's Comrade

When the comrade awakens, Violet distracts it while Klaus tries to unlock the metal gate.
The comrade grabs Violet and Sunny, and Klaus eventually opens the gate using the skinny key.
The orphans escape on a sailboat, leaving the comrade behind.

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Learn about the iconic motto of the United States Postal Service and its commitment to delivering mail despite harsh weather conditions.