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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. Where does the bus driver take the bus after dropping the kids off at school?

2. Which of the following is the best antonym for prologue?

3. Where is the Children's Museum door located?

4. Which word best describes how Jamie and Claudia felt after their first day of their adventure?

5. How many brothers does Claudia have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Jamie try to convince Claudia to stay when they are in New York City?

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

3. What is Claudia protesting by running away?

4. What causes the sounds that Claudia hears as they are walking down the aisle of the bus?

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

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

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

8. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how effective Claudia's plans were throughout the novel. Include specific examples from the text to support your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Have the students write an essay on how this novel would be different if it had been written from a different point of view (such as Saxonberg's).

Essay Topic 3

Describe at least two areas of tension that occurred through the novel. Describe the events, what was the cause of the tension, and how it was resolved. Use specific details throughout your essay.

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