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What is the motto of the United States Postal Service?
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?
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?
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?
What was the Baudelaires' reaction when they saw the CLOSED sign at the Fickle Ferry ticket booth?
What was the name of the hurricane that the Baudelaires were experiencing?
What was the name of the hurricane that the Baudelaires were experiencing?
Why did the Baudelaires take turns wearing Klaus's coat?
Why did the Baudelaires take turns wearing Klaus's coat?
What was the name of the lake near Damocles Dock?
What was the name of the lake near Damocles Dock?
Why do the Baudelaires need to get to Curdled Cave?
Why do the Baudelaires need to get to Curdled Cave?
What is the obstacle to the Baudelaires swimming to Curdled Cave?
What is the obstacle to the Baudelaires swimming to Curdled Cave?
Why can't the Baudelaires walk around the lake to get to Curdled Cave?
Why can't the Baudelaires walk around the lake to get to Curdled Cave?
What do the Baudelaires plan to tell the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals?
What do the Baudelaires plan to tell the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals?
Why does Klaus think the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals won't believe the Baudelaires' story?
Why does Klaus think the person at Captain Sham's Sailboat Rentals won't believe the Baudelaires' story?
What do the Baudelaires see when Violet looks into the window of the shack?
What do the Baudelaires see when Violet looks into the window of the shack?
Why is the person in the shack dangerous to the Baudelaires?
Why is the person in the shack dangerous to the Baudelaires?
What is Violet's concern when she looks at Klaus?
What is Violet's concern when she looks at Klaus?
What does Violet think is the scariest of Count Olaf's comrades?
What does Violet think is the scariest of Count Olaf's comrades?
Why does Violet think they need to steal a sailboat?
Why does Violet think they need to steal a sailboat?
What is Klaus's suggestion to get the keys?
What is Klaus's suggestion to get the keys?
What does Sunny do to get the keys?
What does Sunny do to get the keys?
What happens when the thunder awakens Count Olaf's comrade?
What happens when the thunder awakens Count Olaf's comrade?
What does Klaus use to open the gate?
What does Klaus use to open the gate?
What did Violet stand in front of?
What did Violet stand in front of?
What did Klaus try to use to open the metal gate?
What did Klaus try to use to open the metal gate?
What was Klaus trying to reach by opening the metal gate?
What was Klaus trying to reach by opening the metal gate?
What did the creature hold in its mouth?
What did the creature hold in its mouth?
What did the creature wave to keep its balance?
What did the creature wave to keep its balance?
What did the atlas help the orphans with?
What did the atlas help the orphans with?
What did Sunny bite to set the sailboat free?
What did Sunny bite to set the sailboat free?
What did the creature step on, causing it to slip?
What did the creature step on, causing it to slip?
What was the condition of the lake when the orphans sailed away?
What was the condition of the lake when the orphans sailed away?
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.
