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

2. Where did Claudia and Jamie eat on their first day of adventure?
(a) At the snack bar
(b) At the train station
(c) They didn't eat any food all day
(d) From a street vendor

3. What was the main staple of food the children spent their own money on?
(a) Cheese
(b) Hot dogs
(c) Peanut butter crackers
(d) Nuts

4. To whom is Mrs. Frankweiler writing in the prologue?
(a) Daughter
(b) Doctor
(c) Attorney
(d) Son

5. How does Claudia plan to leave the museum?
(a) Side door
(b) Back door
(c) Front door
(d) Children's museum door

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following literary devices is the turning point of a story?

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

3. What does Claudia appoint Jamie to be?

4. How long do Claudia and Jamie wait before doing anything after the bus driver leaves the bus?

5. The angel mystery is which literary characteristic?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the prologue?

2. What genre would the prologue indicate this novel will be?

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

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

5. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

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

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

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

9. Where does Jamie try to convince Claudia to stay when they are in New York City?

10. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

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