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

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

3. Which of the following is the author of this novel?

4. Where do Claudia and Jamie meet after they are sure no one is still in the museum?

5. Which of the following is the best definition for a prologue?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the purpose of the prologue?

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

3. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

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

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

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

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

8. Why do Jamie and Claudia hid on the bus?

9. What is Mrs. Frankweiler sending to her attorney?

10. What is Claudia protesting by running away?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a detailed essay describing how Claudia's character in the novel could be considered a good thinker. Use details from the novel to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Claudia had her reasons for running away at the beginning of the novel. Evaluate these reasons in an essay using both information from the novel and personal experience and beliefs.

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