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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eight and Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the students respond to Ms. Hussey's quote?
(a) They are generally uninterested.
(b) They are puzzled.
(c) They disagree for the most part.
(d) They are intrigued.

2. What shocks each of the three people?
(a) That they have been chosen for such an honor.
(b) The time it will take to pursue their goals.
(c) The danger involved.
(d) The contents of the letter they receive.

3. What does Calder write about as he sits in the sun?
(a) How pentominoes are art to him.
(b) His mother's colorful dresses.
(c) His box.
(d) His cat's eyes that seem to be many different colors.

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

5. From where do the clippings in "Lo!" seem to come?
(a) From newspapers from all over the world.
(b) From newspapers no longer extant.
(c) From the internet.
(d) From handwritten articles.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Calder receive a letter?

2. About what is Petra curious?

3. Which color of M & M's do Petra and Calder decide to eat?

4. In what month does the book open?

5. What is Ms. Hussey teaching?

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