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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. How does Mrs. Frankweiler plan to get the letter she is writing to where it is going?
(a) Chauffer delivery
(b) Self delivery
(c) Post office
(d) Attorney delivers it

2. 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

3. Which of the following best describes the sound Claudia hears as she and Jamie are walking down the aisle of the bus to get off?
(a) Rattling
(b) Jingling
(c) Banging
(d) Clanging

4. Where do Claudia and Jamie sit on the bus on Wednesday morning?
(a) Middle
(b) Back
(c) Front
(d) Opposite sides

5. Which word best describes what both Jamie and Claudia hope to find in New York City?
(a) Success
(b) Adventure
(c) Riches
(d) Friends

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Mrs. Frankweiler?

3. Where do Claudia and Jamie go as the museum begins to close?

4. Where did the statue come from?

5. What was their first order of business for the two children?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

2. How is Claudia's desire to run away untraditional?

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

4. What is the content of the letter Mrs. Frankweiler is sending?

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

6. Why do Claudia and Jamie wait for awhile before coming up out of their hiding places?

7. Why doesn't Mrs. Frankweiler deliver her letter herself?

8. What is Claudia protesting by running away?

9. Why does the money make so much noise in Jamie's pocket?

10. Why is researching the statue exciting to the children?

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