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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 game does Jamie usually play on the bus on the way home?

2. Where do Claudia and Jamie go on the train?

3. Who does Claudia tell her parents not to call in her letter?

4. How much money does Jamie have?

5. Which amount is close to the amount Jamie has saved from his allowance and his game playing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Claudia choose Wednesday to run away?

2. Why does Jamie pick the Italian Renaissance room?

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

4. Why does Jamie keep his jacket?

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

6. Describe Jamie's role as treasurer.

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

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

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

10. What is the purpose of the prologue?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the problems Claudia and Jamie have to overcome throughout this novel? Be sure to include specific examples from the novel throughout your writing.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses tension throughout the novel. Make an evaluation as to the techniques the author used to create the sense of tension throughout this novel using specific examples from the text to support your evaluations.

Essay Topic 3

At many points throughout the novel, Jamie and Claudia could have been caught. Explain at least three different times where they could have been caught and how it might have happened, and make a prediction as to how they might have escaped after being caught. Remember to include specific examples from the novel in your essay.

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