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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. What has Ms. Hussey received?
(a) A letter from her ex-husband.
(b) One of the letters from the thief.
(c) Bail from an anonymous well wisher.
(d) A reprimand from the school board.

2. What does the publication say in conclusion?
(a) It is time to return the painting.
(b) The thief is selfish.
(c) Vermeer would not have condoned theft.
(d) The world should be able to enjoy Vermeer's painting.

3. Why does Ms. Hussey not come to school?
(a) She has been arrested.
(b) She is ill.
(c) Her mother has died.
(d) She has taken a leave of absence.

4. What deadline does the thief give for his demands to be met?
(a) February 1.
(b) January 11.
(c) January 21.
(d) February 14.

5. What are young people encourage to do in the "After" section?
(a) Create their on adventures.
(b) Pay attention to strange coincidences.
(c) Study some of the less well known painters.
(d) Take up painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Petra and Calder wonder if the painting could be?

2. Why do Petra and Calder hold a bake sale?

3. What sign does Calder carry to hide the painting?

4. What does Mrs. Sharpe believe about the woman in Petra's dreams?

5. What does Calder use as an way to look for large storage spaces?

Short Essay Questions

1. What hypothetical question does Ms. Hussey ask the Calder and Petra and what is their response?

2. What happens when Petra and Calder have tea with Mrs. Sharpe?

3. What is significant about the number twelve?

4. Who do Petra and Calder see on their way to school and what does she give them?

5. What does the letter from Tommy say and how do Petra and Calder help?

6. How does Calder find "The Lady Waiting"?

7. What do Calder and Petra wonder as they sit in Gracie Hall?

8. How is Ms. Hussey's class metamorphosing?

9. Why do Petra and Calder not read the letter from Mrs. Sharpe to Ms. Hussey?

10. What do Petra and Calder learn on the evening news?

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