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    What does Sunny enjoy doing?The Series of Unfortunate Events

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

    Who works at the bank?The Series of Unfortunate Events

      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.

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

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

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

      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.

    Who writes 'The Series Of Unfortunate Events'?The Series of Unfortunate Events

      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.

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

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

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

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

    How did the Bauldelaire's parents die?The Series of Unfortunate Events

      a fire.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

      Shirley. He was disguised as Shirley the Receptionist.

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

      Banana. The leeches ate her in the end.

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

      Peru. Monty was murdered before they could go.

    In "The Bad Beginning" whom does Count Olaf lock up first?Easy "A Series of Unfortunate Events" quiz

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

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

      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.

    How many chapters are there in each book?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz

      13. Unlucky number 13. There will be 13 books in this series, also.

    In "Lemony Snicket: The Unauthorized Autobiography" we learned Mr. Poe's sister's name. What is it?"ASOUE"/Lemony's Unauthorized Bio quiz

      Eleanora. There was a transcript of a conversation between the Poe siblings in this book.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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

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

    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

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

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

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

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

      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."

    According to Babs, what sort of work is most important at Heimlich Hospital?The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

      Paperwork. The Baudelaire orphans do paperwork with Hal in the Library of Records at Heimlich Hospital.

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

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

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

      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!

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