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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Calder wish about Vermeer and Fort?
(a) That he could be as talented as they are.
(b) That they were still alive.
(c) That he had never heard of either of them.
(d) That he could have met either of them.

2. What do protests encourage the thief to do?
(a) Keep the lady.
(b) Return the lady and ignore the experts.
(c) Put the lady somewhere that the common people can enjoy her.
(d) Steal more paintings.

3. What does Tommy's latest letter to Calder say?
(a) Tommy's stepfather has deserted them.
(b) Tommy's stepfather is working for the mob.
(c) Tommy is moving again.
(d) Tommy is ill.

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

5. What is significant about the Art Institute in Chicago for Petra and Calder?
(a) It is close to their home and they can visit it easily.
(b) It is where "The Lady Writing" was kept until about two years earlier.
(c) It is where "The Lady Writing" is due to arrive.
(d) It is scheduled to be closed for several months for remodeling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Calder love about the box?

2. What has Ms. Hussey received?

3. What connections do Petra and Calder try to make?

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

5. Who is especially interested in the quote Ms. Hussey tells the students?

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