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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twelve and Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Petra start looking for in the world around her?
(a) Art.
(b) Beauty.
(c) Symmetry.
(d) Meaning.

2. What interrupts Calder in his writing?
(a) A commotion outside.
(b) A howl from his dog.
(c) A loud bang.
(d) A yell.

3. What had Petra and Calder seen coming?
(a) The theft of all four of Vermeer's paintings.
(b) A grade of incomplete from Ms. Hussey.
(c) Calder's grandmother getting involved in the puzzle.
(d) The theft of "The Lady Writing".

4. What is Calder contemplating?
(a) How to create a perfect sphere.
(b) Ms. Hussey's assignment.
(c) A way to use the pantominoes to demonstrate mathematical principles.
(d) A definition for structure.

5. What type of events is explained in the book Petra is reading?
(a) Normal events.
(b) Unexplained events.
(c) Those based upon customs long past.
(d) Impossible events.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Calder doing in his room?

2. How is Calder's home described?

3. Where do Petra and Calder live?

4. Who seems to speak to Petra with knowing eyes?

5. Why is Petra embarrassed?

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