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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Claudia and Jamie go on the train?
(a) Museum of Art
(b) Bus station
(c) Grand Central Station
(d) Greenwich

2. Which of the following characters is the protagonist in this novel?
(a) Jamie
(b) Claudia
(c) Mrs. Frankweiler
(d) Saxonberg

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

4. Which museum will be where Claudia and Jamie stay in New York?
(a) Smithsonian Museum of Natural History
(b) Smithsonian Museum of Art
(c) Metropolitan Museum of Natural History
(d) Metropolitan Museum of Art

5. How many brothers does Claudia have?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 2

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best choice to describe how Jamie felt about Claudia's mandate?

2. Which of the following is the author of this novel?

3. When did the children decide they would have to do their investigative work?

4. What day of the week do Claudia and Jamie plan to run away on?

5. How much is the rebate for which Claudia mails in one of her letters?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jamie pick the Italian Renaissance room?

2. What is Claudia protesting by running away?

3. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

4. List one reason Claudia chooses Jamie to run away with her.

5. Why do Jamie and Claudia hid on the bus?

6. What word best describes the role at this point of Mrs. Frankweiler in this novel?

7. How does Claudia want to get to the museum?

8. How do the children acquire many of their lunches?

9. Why does Jamie insist on walking?

10. Explain why it is important for Claudia and Jamie to hide their belongings each morning.

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