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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is said about Ms. Hussey as a teacher?
2. Why was University School started?
3. Who is "Old Fred"?
4. Besides the writing itself, what gives clues to aid in solving the mystery?
5. What does Petra's father bring up?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Calder learn about his grandmother and what does he wish about Vermeer and Fort and why does he wish that?
2. How do Petra and Calder's families differ?
3. What does the author challenge the reader to do concerning the artwork and why?
4. How are clues related to the story?
5. How does a set of pentominoes work?
6. What is wrong with Ms. Hussey and what do Caler and Petra think about all the problems?
7. How do the students respond to the quote by Picasso, and who is especially intrigued by it?
8. What do Petra and Calder dress as for Halloween?
9. What sort of books has Ms. Hussey chosen in Powell's Bookstore?
10. Why is the University School founded, and how what Ms. Hussey think of this?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the following:
1. What is a plot? What are the most important elements of a plot and their definition? Do all novels have a plot? Why or why not?
2. Write a brief synopsis of the plot of "Chasing Vermeer", identifying where the various elements of the plot occur (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution or denouement). Do you find it difficult to identify the plot? Why or why not? What about the various elements of the plot?
3. Identify the major sub-plots and their elements in "Chasing Vermeer". (The subplots may not contain every element of a major plot). Do the sub-plots add to the main plot? Why or why not. Are the sub-plots interesting in and of themselves? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss one of the following:
1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in "Chasing Vermeer".
2. Trace and analyze one major theme of "Chasing Vermeer". How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of "Chasing Vermeer". How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors? By the action?
Essay Topic 3
The art information given in Chapter 3 encourages young readers to be interested in art and its connection to literature. This chapter is an example of teaching across curriculum and how various school subjects are related. Ms. Hussey gives the students a quote by Picasso regarding how are tells a lie but also tells the truth.
1. Discuss the ways in which art and history are connected. Use examples from the book and your own life to support your answer.
2. Explain what is meant by teaching across curriculum. Use examples from "Chasing Vermeer" and your own life to support your answer.
3. Choose one of the following pairs of school subjects and explain, in detail, how they are connected in real life. Math/English; Science/History; Art/Social Studies or Math/Music.
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