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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-Three, Twenty-Four, and Afterwords.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Mrs. Sharpe seem pleased?
(a) The way the lady haunts Petra's dreams.
(b) The way the children have become so obsessed with Vermeer.
(c) The theft of the Vermeer painting.
(d) That Ms. Hussey is teaching Vermeer.

2. Who is Louise Coffin Sharpe?
(a) Calder's great aunt.
(b) The first owner of the book "Lo!".
(c) The author of Calder's book on art.
(d) Petra's grandmother.

3. What happens when Petra and the security guard get out of the squad car?
(a) A man jumps in the car and leaves.
(b) Calder comes running towards them screaming.
(c) Someone fires a gun and hits the car.
(d) The car blows up.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Calder say speaks to him and gives him answers?

3. What does Calder find that would be a good place to hide a painting?

4. Where is Old Fred found dead?

5. What is Ms. Hussey's appearance when she comes to school one day?

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