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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Two and Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does author say "Chasing Vemeer" is related to pentominoes?
(a) "Chasing Vermeer" has groups of twelve small puzzles that create a larger puzzle.
(b) The book is not related to pentominoes; it's just a way to catch the reader's attention.
(c) Clues are building blocks to solve a puzzle just as pentominoes build rectangles.
(d) The book is organized on the basis of the four sides of a rectangle.

2. What excites Petra in school?
(a) High-end mathematics.
(b) Drawing.
(c) Research writing.
(d) Sculpture.

3. What crime is mentioned in the letter?
(a) Murder.
(b) Theft.
(c) Perjury.
(d) It is not clear.

4. What have these people chosen to do?
(a) Pursue justice.
(b) Have a charity benefit.
(c) Try out for the local theater production.
(d) Receive an award.

5. Where do Petra and Calder live?
(a) In the same house.
(b) Near each other.
(c) Across the city from each other.
(d) In the same apartment complex.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Calder's home described?

2. Why is Petra embarrassed?

3. What is are pentominoes?

4. In what city is the novel set?

5. What are two topics that the reader learns about in "Chasing Vermeer"?

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