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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. What grade is Jamie in?

2. Which word best describes what both Jamie and Claudia hope to find in New York City?

3. Which of the following characters is an attorney?

4. Which of the following characters is the narrator of this novel?

5. Which of the following words is NOT a word which could be used to describe the statue?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

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

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

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

5. How does Claudia want to get to the museum?

6. How is Claudia's desire to run away untraditional?

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

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

9. What is the content of the letter Mrs. Frankweiler is sending?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing changes that occurred throughout the novel. The changes could be in the form of character changes, changes in beliefs, changes in knowledge, etc. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least two areas of tension that occurred through the novel. Describe the events, what was the cause of the tension, and how it was resolved. Use specific details throughout your essay.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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