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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 of the following literary devices is the turning point of a story?
(a) Theme
(b) Climax
(c) Structure
(d) Conflict

2. What is Jamie's first decision as treasurer?
(a) Get a bus to the museum
(b) Get a taxi to the museum
(c) Spend some money
(d) Walk to museum

3. The angel mystery is which literary characteristic?
(a) Subplot
(b) Plot
(c) Confusion
(d) Protagonist

4. Which of the following items do Claudia and Jamie NOT leave up front in the museum?
(a) Instrument cases
(b) Claudia's jacket
(c) Money
(d) Book Bags

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many letters does Claudia mail before heading off toward New York?

2. Which word best describes what both Jamie and Claudia hope to find in New York City?

3. What does the word merit mean as used to describe Claudia's views of Jamie's plan?

4. Which of the following is the best definition of files as used in the title of this novel?

5. What day of the week do Claudia and Jamie plan to run away on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain why it is important for Claudia and Jamie to hide their belongings each morning.

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

3. Why do Jamie and Claudia hid on the bus?

4. What is Mrs. Frankweiler sending to her attorney?

5. Describe Claudia's plan for hiding out in the museum.

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

7. Why does the money make so much noise in Jamie's pocket?

8. Why does Jamie insist on walking?

9. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

10. Why does Jamie pick the Italian Renaissance room?

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