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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudia plan on entering the museum the first time?

2. Which character does Jamie usually sit with on the bus ride home?

3. How were Claudia and Jamie sure to not be seen while the museum was being closed?

4. Which amount is close to the amount Jamie has saved from his allowance and his game playing?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the purpose of the prologue?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Claudia always has plans for each step of the novel. Write an essay judging how well thought out Claudia's plans seem to be. Use information from the book to support your answers and judgments.

Essay Topic 2

Jamie wants to go home frequently throughout the novel. Explain how Claudia continues to convince him to stay on the mystery trail and continue finding out about the statue instead of going home. Use specific examples from the book to support your writing.

Essay Topic 3

At many points throughout the novel, Jamie and Claudia could have been caught. Explain at least three different times where they could have been caught and how it might have happened, and make a prediction as to how they might have escaped after being caught. Remember to include specific examples from the novel in your essay.

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