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

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

3. What does Claudia want to do?
(a) Visit the city
(b) Move in with her grandmother
(c) Run away
(d) Have a new baby sister

4. Why were Claudia and Jamie uncomfortable on the bus?
(a) They were hiding
(b) There were not enough seats on the bus
(c) Buses are usually uncomfortable
(d) They had to share a seat

5. Which of the following words best describes how Claudia feels in her family?
(a) Appreciated
(b) Unappreciated
(c) Loved
(d) Successful

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following items do Claudia and Jamie NOT leave up front in the museum?

2. Where do Claudia and Jamie live?

3. Which of the following is the best synonym for mixed-up?

4. Which of the following is the best definition for will as it is used in this prologue?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

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

4. Where do Jamie and Claudia ride on the train once they are in New York City?

5. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

6. What causes the sounds that Claudia hears as they are walking down the aisle of the bus?

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

8. How does Jamie earn a lot of his money?

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

10. Describe Jamie and Claudia's bus ride to school.

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