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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten and Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is not feeling well?
(a) Calder's grandmother.
(b) Mrs. Sharpe.
(c) Calder.
(d) Petra's mother.

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

3. Of what is "Lo!" full?
(a) Poetry.
(b) Adages.
(c) Quotes.
(d) Strange happenings.

4. Where can one find answers about the clues in the book?
(a) In the appendix in the back of the book.
(b) In the teacher's guide.
(c) In footnotes.
(d) On a website.

5. What does the Chicago Tribune publish?
(a) A schedule of the Art Institute of Chicago's gallery hours.
(b) A list of Vermeer's paintings.
(c) A demand for ransom money.
(d) A letter from the thief of "The Lady Waiting".

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Calder receive a letter?

2. What does Calder love about the box?

3. What crime is mentioned in the letter?

4. What does the artist she quotes say tell(s) a lie?

5. In what city is the novel set?

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