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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six and Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Calder doing in his room?
(a) Reading.
(b) Playing with his pentominoes.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Working on an art project.

2. What is Petra doing in Powell's one day when she encounters Calder?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing down the name of poets.
(c) Shelving books.
(d) Spying on Ms. Hussey.

3. What artist does Ms Hussey quote?
(a) Gauguin.
(b) Michelangelo.
(c) Vermeer.
(d) Picasso.

4. Who is Louise Coffin Sharpe?
(a) Petra's grandmother.
(b) The first owner of the book "Lo!".
(c) Calder's great aunt.
(d) The author of Calder's book on art.

5. What most interests Calder?
(a) Math and pentominoes.
(b) Biology.
(c) Music.
(d) Sports.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of projects and assignments are students working on in University School?

3. Besides the writing itself, what gives clues to aid in solving the mystery?

4. What does Calder seem unhappy about studying?

5. What is significant about the number twelve in the story?

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