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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 would probably have happened if Claudia and Jamie had not found the mystery of the statue?

2. What did Mrs. Frankweiler assure the children?

3. Which of the following reasons was not a reason why Claudia and Jamie were surprised at Mrs. Frankweiler's question?

4. What dismayed Claudia at the library?

5. How did Jamie think he could warn Claudia about the workers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What excuse can Jamie use when he delivers the letter?

2. Why is Jamie happy after the bath in the fountain?

3. Why does Claudia think it is important to stick with the post office box?

4. How long do Claudia and Jamie have to solve the mystery?

5. What deal does Mrs. Frankweiler make with Claudia and Jamie?

6. What does Jamie think of Claudia's plan?

7. What does Claudia hope to accomplish at the library?

8. Where do the children store their clean clothes as they walk back to the museum?

9. Where does Jamie suggest they go Sunday morning?

10. Who does Claudia think could finally help solve the mystery?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Have the students write an essay on how this novel would be different if it had been written from a different point of view (such as Saxonberg's).

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