Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does the word merit mean as used to describe Claudia's views of Jamie's plan?
2. Which word best describes what both Jamie and Claudia hope to find in New York City?
3. What are Claudia and Jamie scouting for throughout the museum?
4. What is Claudia protesting by running away?
5. Which of the following characters is the narrator of this novel?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Jamie pick the Italian Renaissance room?
2. How do the children acquire many of their lunches?
3. Why does the money make so much noise in Jamie's pocket?
4. Where does Jamie try to convince Claudia to stay when they are in New York City?
5. Why do Claudia and Jamie wait for awhile before coming up out of their hiding places?
6. Which character does not want to walk to the museum?
7. Why is researching the statue exciting to the children?
8. What causes the sounds that Claudia hears as they are walking down the aisle of the bus?
9. How does Claudia want to get to the museum?
10. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?
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
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.
Essay Topic 3
When Claudia and Jamie hid in the bathroom, they were almost caught as workers were working late. Write an essay describing what would have happened if they had been caught.
|
This section contains 569 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
