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

2. What are two topics that the reader learns about in "Chasing Vermeer"?
(a) Music and biology.
(b) Science and Music.
(c) History and medicine.
(d) Art and computers.

3. What is in Petra's hair on the way to school the next morning?
(a) Bird seed.
(b) Glitter.
(c) Cereal.
(d) Twigs.

4. Who is "Old Fred"?
(a) Calder's uncle.
(b) Tommy's new stepfather.
(c) Calder's cousin.
(d) Petra's new stepfather.

5. Which color of M & M's do Petra and Calder decide to eat?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps Calder think?

2. What have these people chosen to do?

3. Why was University School started?

4. In what city is the novel set?

5. What is art to Calder?

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