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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following literary devices is the turning point of a story?
(a) Conflict
(b) Climax
(c) Theme
(d) Structure

2. Which of the following literary devices describes the main character?
(a) Protagonist
(b) Speaker
(c) Antagonist
(d) Character

3. Where does Claudia plan to run away to?
(a) Newark
(b) Boston
(c) New York City
(d) Greenwich

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

5. Which character does Jamie usually sit with on the bus ride home?
(a) Will
(b) Bruce
(c) Mark
(d) Claudia

6. Which of the following words does not describe the bed where Claudia and Jamie plan to hide?
(a) Plush
(b) Barren
(c) 4 poster
(d) 18th century

7. How old is Mrs. Frankweiler?
(a) 72
(b) 82
(c) 85
(d) 65

8. Where do Claudia and Jamie live?
(a) New York City
(b) Greenwich
(c) Boston
(d) Newark

9. Why were Claudia and Jamie uncomfortable on the bus?
(a) There were not enough seats on the bus
(b) They had to share a seat
(c) Buses are usually uncomfortable
(d) They were hiding

10. Which of the following phrases best describes how Claudia feels about the amount of money Jamie has saved?
(a) Pittance
(b) Too much
(c) Not enough
(d) Fortune

11. How does Claudia plan on entering the museum the first time?
(a) Front door
(b) Children's museum door
(c) Side door
(d) Back door

12. What game does Jamie usually play on the bus on the way home?
(a) Video games
(b) I spy
(c) None
(d) Cards

13. Which of the following best describes the shift in the theme of the story during chapter four?
(a) From mystery of what NYC is like to mystery of the statue
(b) From adventure of going to NYC to adventure of finding the answer about the statue
(c) From adventure of getting to NYC to mystery of the statue
(d) From fiction to nonfiction

14. Where will Jamie and Claudia be hiding out?
(a) Museum
(b) Woods
(c) Bus
(d) Subway

15. How far is Jamie willing to walk to get to the museum rather than spending money?
(a) 10 blocks
(b) 50 blocks
(c) 100 blocks
(d) 80 blocks

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Claudia and Jamie plan to spend the night?

2. What grade is Jamie in?

3. Which word best describes how Jamie and Claudia felt after their first day of their adventure?

4. Which of the following words is NOT a word which could be used to describe the statue?

5. What does Claudia appoint Jamie to be?

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