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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Calder feel trapped?
(a) A puzzle.
(b) A dangerous situation.
(c) A no-win situation.
(d) Having to spend time with Petra.

2. What does Petra learn about the woman in her dream?
(a) She was murdered.
(b) She was a wealthy widow.
(c) She died very young in childbirth.
(d) She had modeled for many of Vermeer's paintings.

3. What is Calder doing in his room?
(a) Working on an art project.
(b) Reading.
(c) Playing with his pentominoes.
(d) Sleeping.

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

5. Who seems to speak to Petra with knowing eyes?
(a) Petra's father.
(b) A woman in a dream.
(c) Petra's grandmother.
(d) Ms. Hussey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was University School started?

2. About what are these three people warned?

3. According to the artist quoted, what also tells the truth?

4. From where do the clippings in "Lo!" seem to come?

5. How do the students respond to Ms. Hussey's quote?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author challenge the reader to do concerning the artwork and why?

2. What helps Calder think and what is he thinking about as he sits in his room?

3. What interrupts Calder's writing about his assignment?

4. What is wrong with Ms. Hussey and what do Caler and Petra think about all the problems?

5. What does the letter published by the Chicago Tribune state?

6. What do Petra and Calder dress as for Halloween?

7. How are clues related to the story?

8. What is the book "Lo!" about?

9. To what does the author compare pentominoes?

10. What book do Calder and Petra study after school, and what do they wonder about the first owner of the book?

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