30 Questions
What is the motto of the United States Postal Service?
Neither rain nor sleet nor driving snow shall halt the delivery of the mails.
What was the Baudelaires' mode of transportation when they reached Damocles Dock?
They walked.
Why did the Baudelaires have to hide in the muddy bushes?
They were trying to escape from Captain Sham.
What was the Baudelaires' reaction when they saw the CLOSED sign at the Fickle Ferry ticket booth?
They were frustrated and despairing.
What was the name of the hurricane that the Baudelaires were experiencing?
Hurricane Herman.
Why did the Baudelaires take turns wearing Klaus's coat?
They were trying to keep warm.
What was the name of the lake near Damocles Dock?
Lake Lachrymose.
Why do the Baudelaires need to get to Curdled Cave?
To find Aunt Josephine
What is the obstacle to the Baudelaires swimming to Curdled Cave?
The storm is too strong
Why can't the Baudelaires walk around the lake to get to Curdled Cave?
They don't have enough time
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
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
What do the Baudelaires see when Violet looks into the window of the shack?
A massive person snoring in a chair
Why is the person in the shack dangerous to the Baudelaires?
They are one of Count Olaf's evil comrades
What is Violet's concern when she looks at Klaus?
One of Count Olaf's comrades in the shack
What does Violet think is the scariest of Count Olaf's comrades?
The bald one
Why does Violet think they need to steal a sailboat?
To get to Curdled Cave as quickly as possible
What is Klaus's suggestion to get the keys?
Crawl through the window
What does Sunny do to get the keys?
She crawls through the open door of the shack
What happens when the thunder awakens Count Olaf's comrade?
The comrade looks at its empty hand and sees Sunny's crawl-prints
What does Klaus use to open the gate?
The key ring
What did Violet stand in front of?
The creature
What did Klaus try to use to open the metal gate?
Three different keys
What was Klaus trying to reach by opening the metal gate?
The sailboats
What did the creature hold in its mouth?
Klaus
What did the creature wave to keep its balance?
Its arms
What did the atlas help the orphans with?
All of the above
What did Sunny bite to set the sailboat free?
The rope
What did the creature step on, causing it to slip?
The atlas
What was the condition of the lake when the orphans sailed away?
Stormy
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.
Learn about the iconic motto of the United States Postal Service and its commitment to delivering mail despite harsh weather conditions.
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