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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. Which word best describes what both Jamie and Claudia hope to find in New York City?
(a) Friends
(b) Adventure
(c) Success
(d) Riches

2. Which of the following places was NOT an area where Claudia and James hid their belongings?
(a) Inside an urn
(b) In a sarcophagus
(c) Behind a tapestry screen
(d) Under the bedspread of their bed

3. How much money does Jamie have?
(a) $25.03
(b) $23.45
(c) $24.34
(d) $24.43

4. How far is Jamie willing to walk to get to the museum rather than spending money?
(a) 80 blocks
(b) 100 blocks
(c) 50 blocks
(d) 10 blocks

5. Where do Claudia and Jamie sit on the bus on Wednesday morning?
(a) Opposite sides
(b) Back
(c) Middle
(d) Front

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides the money, what other item did Jamie choose to bring on the adventure?

2. Why might the statue the children saw be worth much money?

3. How does Claudia plan on entering the museum the first time?

4. Which of the following words does not describe the bed where Claudia and Jamie plan to hide?

5. How old is Mrs. Frankweiler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Jamie and Claudia ride on the train once they are in New York City?

2. What word best describes the role at this point of Mrs. Frankweiler in this novel?

3. Why do Claudia and Jamie wait for awhile before coming up out of their hiding places?

4. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

5. Why doesn't Mrs. Frankweiler deliver her letter herself?

6. Describe Jamie and Claudia's bus ride to school.

7. What could happen if Jamie is not so frugal with the money?

8. How does Claudia want to get to the museum?

9. Why is researching the statue exciting to the children?

10. Which character does not want to walk to the museum?

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