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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. From what country was their tour guide?

2. What disappointed Claudia when they returned to Grand Central Station in the morning?

3. When did the children decide they would begin their investigation?

4. Where do Claudia and Jamie plan on renting the post office box?

5. What purpose does Claudia say Jaime can use for being in the museum that day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Claudia upset when she got out of the bath?

2. What makes the chapel different from other areas of the museum?

3. Why doesn't Claudia want to return home?

4. How does Claudia think the mark had been made at first?

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

6. What is Claudia's reaction to the director's letter?

7. Why does Jamie become angry with Claudia when they are hiding in the Egyptian room?

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

9. What is the mark identified as?

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

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

Write an epilogue chapter to balance out the prologue at the beginning of this novel.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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