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    Unfortunate Events - General

    Who writes 'The Series Of Unfortunate Events'?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      Lemony Snicket. Sam the Clam would be a good writer, but the only problem is that he doesn't have any fingers so he can't use a pen correctly.

    Who works at the bank?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      Mr. Poe. Count Olaf is the Bauldelaire's distant cousin who wants to steal their fortune, Esme Squalor is the city's sixth most important financial advisor, and Sam the Clam is a giant clam.

    Who is NOT in Count Olaf's theatre troupe?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      Sam the Clam. Sam the Clam should be in his theatre troop.

    Who is not a member of the House of Freaks at the Caligari Carnival?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Carmelita. Hugo is a hunchback, Colette is a contortionist, and Kevin is ambidextrous. Carmelita Spats is actually a character from "The Austere Academy" who reappears in "The Slippery Slope."

    Who is Esmé Squalor? The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      The city's sixth most important financial advisor. Esmé Squalor is the wealthy guardian of the Baudelaires in "Ersatz Elevator". She is also Count Olaf's girlfriend!

    Who do the Baudelaires live with while in the Village of Fowl Devotees?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Hector. Hector is a repairman in the Village of Fowl Devotees. He is often very "skittish," especially in front of the Council of Elders.

    Which insects bother the Baudelaire orphans during their journey through the Mortmain Mountains?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Snow gnats. In the "Series of Unfortunate Events," snow gnats are stinging insects found in cold, mountainous areas. They group themselves in recognizable shapes.

    Which book is Sam the Clam in?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      none. Too bad Sam the Clam isn't in any... :(

    Where do the Baudelaire orphans first hear about the death of their parents?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Briny Beach. On Briny Beach, Mr. Poe gives the Baudelaires the bad news.

    Where did the Bauldelaires live in 'The Austere Academy'?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      The Orphan Shack. The Orphan shack is a nasty place with fungus dripping from the walls and crabs who walk around on the floor pinching you.

    What type of jewels did the Quagmire parents leave to their children?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      Sapphires. Count Olaf kidnapped Duncan and Isadora so he could get their fortune, too.

    What kind of pet do they have?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      they don't have a pet. Clams don't make good pets.

    What is the name of the dock the orphans arrive at in the beginning of "The Wide Window"?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Damocles Dock. Damocles Dock is on Lake Lachrymose, a huge lake infested with leeches.

    What does Sunny enjoy doing?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      Biting things. Sam the Clam is not real. I made him up. So you don't have to worry about him.

    What do the Baudelaires and the Quagmires have in common?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      All of these (Both are orphans, Both have loved ones that died in a fire, Both have large fortunes). The Quagmires are the Baudelaires' only friends.

    In 'The Wide Window', how did Aunt Josephine die?The Series of Unfortunate Events (LazyLindsay001)

      She was eaten by leeches. The Larchymose Leaches, to be specific.

    In "The Wide Window" what was Aunt Josephine's last name?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      Anwhistle. Josephine's husband, Ike Anwhistle, was the only person Josephine knew who could whistle with crackers in his mouth.

    In "The Wide Window" what did Aunt Josephine eat that caused the leeches to attack the boat?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Banana. The leeches ate her in the end.

    In "The Vile Village" what type of food was the only kind Hector made?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      Mexican. Hector always made Mexican food for himself and the Baudelaires.

    In "The Vile Village" what is the true identity of Officer Luciana? Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Esme Squalor. Esme Squalor is Count Olaf's new girlfriend. I feel sorry for her!

    In "The Reptile Room," which is not one of the animals Uncle Monty owns?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Peruvian Lizard. Uncle Monty says that the Green Gimlet toad can never have too much water, and the Inky Newt releases a black ink. The venom from the Mamba Du Mal was injected into Uncle Monty and killed him.

    In "The Reptile Room" where did Uncle Monty plan on taking the Baudelaires?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Peru. Monty was murdered before they could go.

    In "The Reptile Room" what food did Uncle Monty make for the children when they first came to live with him?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      Coconut cream cake. Uncle Monty was very kind to the Baudelaires.

    In "The Miserable Mill," what is the name of the foreman at the Lucky Smells Lumbermill?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket (Ginger6161)

      Foreman Flacutono. Foreman Flacutono is actually a member of Count Olaf's theater troupe. Flacutono happens to be an anagram of Count Olaf, as are many names in the "Series of Unfortunate Events."

    In "The Miserable Mill" who was Count Olaf disguised as?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Shirley. He was disguised as Shirley the Receptionist.

    In "The Miserable Mill" what did the workers of the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill receive for lunch?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      gum . Sunny, being an infant, couldn't chew gum, so she gnawed on little pieces of wood instead.

    In "The Hostile Hospital" what was the name of the hospital?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      Heimlich Hospital. The Heimlich Hospital ended up getting burned down in a fire, thanks to Count Olaf.

    In "The Hostile Hospital" what does V.F.D. stand for?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Volunteers Fighting Disease. The Volunteers Fighting Disease go around singing to people and giving out heart-shaped balloons.

    In "The Bad Beginning" whom does Count Olaf lock in the tower first?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Sunny. He refused to let her down until after he and Violet got married.

    In "The Bad Beginning" what was the 'play' that Olaf planned to put on in his plot to marry Violet called? "ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz (24girl)

      The Marvelous Marriage. Count Olaf tried to marry Violet so he'd be in control of the Baudelaire fortune.

    In "The Austere Acadamy" Carmelita Spats would call the orphans a mean name. What was it?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz (24girl)

      Cakesniffer . I'm not sure what this word means, but the book said that it was a rude name.

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    • What is the twelfth "Series of Unfortunate Events" book by Lemony Snicket, aka Daniel Handler, going to be called? ( goto )


    • Who was the teacher that loved bananas and had a moustache that Violet had in Room 1 from "Series of Unfortunate Events"? ( goto )


    • During the nineteenth century, whose best friend became famous twice in a matter of months, although the second time was under unfortunate circumstances? What were these events, and where in America was a tribute recently displayed? ( goto )


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