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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 old is Jamie?
(a) 12
(b) 9
(c) 10
(d) 8

2. What does Claudia make Jamie promise to do once he has read her plan?
(a) Burn it
(b) Hide it
(c) Put it in his trumpet case
(d) Destroy it

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

4. How does Claudia plan to enter the museum the second time?
(a) Back door
(b) Children's museum door
(c) Front door
(d) Side door

5. How were Claudia and Jamie sure to not be seen while the museum was being closed?
(a) In the lockers in the children's museum
(b) In the lockers at the train station
(c) Behind the drapes of the poster bed
(d) Standing on the toilets

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Children's Museum door located?

2. What does Claudia appoint Jamie to be?

3. Which of the following words best describes how Jamie wants Claudia to feel in the Italian Renaissance room?

4. Which of the following best describes the shift in the theme of the story during chapter four?

5. Which of the following literary devices describes the main idea of a novel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Claudia believe she has to do the majority of the household chores?

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

4. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

5. Which character does not want to walk to the museum?

6. What is the purpose of the prologue?

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

8. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

9. Describe Claudia's plan for hiding out in the museum.

10. Why does Jamie pick the Italian Renaissance room?

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