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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twelve and Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Chicago Tribune publish?
(a) A schedule of the Art Institute of Chicago's gallery hours.
(b) A list of Vermeer's paintings.
(c) A demand for ransom money.
(d) A letter from the thief of "The Lady Waiting".

2. How does Ms. Hussey seem to Calder and Petra?
(a) Excited.
(b) Nonplussed.
(c) Visibly upset.
(d) Unhappy.

3. What artist does Ms Hussey quote?
(a) Vermeer.
(b) Michelangelo.
(c) Gauguin.
(d) Picasso.

4. What is Ms. Hussey teaching?
(a) Algebra.
(b) How to write letters.
(c) Biology.
(d) Music.

5. What do Petra and Calder do on November 22?
(a) Try to contact Vermeer in a seance.
(b) Get out of school early.
(c) Have tea at the Art Institute of Chicago.
(d) Have tea with Mrs. Sharpe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why hypothetical situation does Ms. Hussey put to Calder and Petra?

2. Who have arrived outside where Calder is?

3. Who seems to speak to Petra with knowing eyes?

4. Why was University School started?

5. What do the students try to distinguish between various Vermeer paintings?

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