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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. What is the purpose of pentominoes?
(a) To imitate something else.
(b) To enable the study of the world in a geometric way.
(c) To make something that is simple become very complex.
(d) To teach by the use of mime.

2. In what month does the book open?
(a) February.
(b) April.
(c) October.
(d) August.

3. With whom did Calder usually spend his free time until recently?
(a) No one.
(b) Petra.
(c) Robert.
(d) Tommy.

4. What is the purpose of the book "Chasing Vermeer"?
(a) To test intelligence.
(b) To teach young people in a fun way.
(c) Just to entertain.
(d) To persuade children to stay away from a life of crime.

5. Who are Calder and Petra?
(a) Two cousins.
(b) Two students in Ms. Hussey's class.
(c) Petra is in Ms. Hussey's class and Calder is in a rival classroom.
(d) Brother and sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the book suggest the reader view the artwork in "Chasing Vermeer"?

2. What have these people chosen to do?

3. What shocks each of the three people?

4. Why is Petra embarrassed?

5. Where does Calder work?

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