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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 does Calder learn when he researches Vermeer?
2. Why are they calling the place?
3. What do Petra and Calder study some more?
4. Besides the writing itself, what gives clues to aid in solving the mystery?
5. What is Ms. Hussey's appearance when she comes to school one day?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Petra and Calder's families differ?
2. What do Petra and Calder do to try to make sense of everything that's been happening?
3. How are clues related to the story?
4. What do Petra and Calder do additional study on and what does Petra learn about the woman in her dream?
5. What do Calder and Petra learn about the Lady?
6. How does a set of pentominoes work?
7. Who are Calder and Petra, and how do they differ?
8. What is given to three people on a warm, October night and what have the three chosen to do?
9. What is Ms. Hussey teaching her students, and where is she teaching?
10. What do Petra and Calder learn about the Lady and what do they decide to do?
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 the following:
1. What do you think are the characteristics of a successful novel?
2. Analyze and discuss "Chasing Vermeer" based upon the criteria you decide upon in #1 and judge if "Chasing Vermeer" is a successful novel.
3. Do you think the criteria for a successful novel should be different if it is written for adults versus young teens? Why or why not? Would most adults consider "Chasing Vermeer" a successful novel? What about young teens?
Essay Topic 3
Characters are an important part of what makes "Chasing Vermeer" interesting. Discuss the following:
1. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Calder. What are his strengths? His weaknesses? How does he contribute to the plot? Is he a sympathetic character? Is he always likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
2. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Petra. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
3. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Mrs. Sharpe. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
4. Thoroughly discuss and analyze Ms. Hussey. What are her strengths? Her weaknesses? How does she contribute to the plot? Is she a sympathetic character? Is she ever likable? Never likable? Use specific examples to illustrate your ideas.
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