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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the statue come from?
(a) Michelangelo
(b) Mrs. Basil Frankweiler
(c) Another museum
(d) Another gallary in New York City

2. Where do Claudia and Jamie go as the museum begins to close?
(a) Back to the train station
(b) Children's museum
(c) Bathrooms
(d) Poster bed with drapes

3. Which of the following is the best definition for a prologue?
(a) The viewpoint of the protangonist
(b) A short chapter at the beginning of a novel/story
(c) A short journey throughout a novel/story
(d) A short chapter at the end of a novel/story

4. How long do Claudia and Jamie wait before doing anything after the bus driver leaves the bus?
(a) 7 min 45 sec
(b) 6 min 50 sec
(c) 8 min 2 sec
(d) 8 min

5. Where does Claudia hide the plans for Jamie to find?
(a) On the bus
(b) In his drawer
(c) In his trumpet case
(d) Under his pillow

6. Which of the following categories does a prologue fall under?
(a) Literary techniques
(b) Literary elements
(c) Literary devices
(d) Literary terms

7. Where is the Children's Museum door located?
(a) Back
(b) Front
(c) Left side
(d) Right side

8. Which of the following is the best definition for will as it is used in this prologue?
(a) Desires upon death
(b) Willpower
(c) Determination
(d) Wants

9. Besides the money, what other item did Jamie choose to bring on the adventure?
(a) Watch
(b) Compass
(c) Pet Rock
(d) Wallet

10. How will Jamie and Claudia carry their clothes?
(a) Briefcase
(b) Backpacks
(c) Trumpet Case
(d) Suitcase

11. Which of the following literary devices describes a series of events that occur in a novel?
(a) Plot
(b) Theme
(c) Structure
(d) Setting

12. Which of the following is the best synonym for attorney?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Brief
(c) Notary
(d) Prosecutor

13. What is the statue of?
(a) Angel
(b) Demon
(c) Woman
(d) Man

14. What day of the week do Claudia and Jamie plan to run away on?
(a) Friday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Saturday
(d) Wednesday

15. What grade is Jamie in?
(a) 9th
(b) 6th
(c) 3rd
(d) 5th

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Claudia make Jamie promise to do once he has read her plan?

2. Which character does Jamie usually sit with on the bus ride home?

3. What are Claudia and Jamie scouting for throughout the museum?

4. How many brothers does Claudia have?

5. Why were Claudia and Jamie uncomfortable on the bus?

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