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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. Which amount is close to the amount Jamie has saved from his allowance and his game playing?
(a) $25
(b) $50
(c) $20
(d) $10

2. Which of the following literary devices describes the main idea of a novel?
(a) Theme
(b) Plot
(c) Structure
(d) Setting

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

4. Where are Claudia and Jamie heading once they get off of the bus?
(a) Bus station
(b) Train station
(c) School
(d) Subway station

5. How much money does Jamie have?
(a) $24.43
(b) $24.34
(c) $25.03
(d) $23.45

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why might the statue the children saw be worth much money?

3. To whom is Mrs. Frankweiler writing in the prologue?

4. What game does Jamie usually play on the bus on the way home?

5. Where does Claudia hide the plans for Jamie to find?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

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

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

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

6. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

7. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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