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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 was the first question that Mrs. Frankweiler asked the children?

2. Which of the following reasons was not a reason why Claudia and Jamie were surprised at Mrs. Frankweiler's question?

3. Where did Mrs. Frankweiler tell the children the answer to the secret they were researching lie?

4. Why were the children surprised at the way Mrs. Frankweiler was dressed?

5. Where did the children go after they were done hiding while the guard made his rounds?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long do Claudia and Jamie have to solve the mystery?

2. What two reasons does Jamie use to convince Claudia to follow his plan instead of her own?

3. What do Claudia and Jamie discuss before they go to bed?

4. What does Jamie think of Claudia's plan?

5. Where does Jamie suggest they go Sunday morning?

6. What deal does Mrs. Frankweiler make with Claudia and Jamie?

7. Why is Claudia upset when she got out of the bath?

8. Why doesn't Claudia want to return home?

9. Why is Jamie happy after the bath in the fountain?

10. What is Claudia's reaction to the director's letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay describing how Claudia or Jamie's characters were developed throughout the novel, beginning with their ride on the school bus to the end of the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Write an epilogue chapter to balance out the prologue at the beginning of this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing changes that occurred throughout the novel. The changes could be in the form of character changes, changes in beliefs, changes in knowledge, etc. Use specific examples from the text to support your essay.

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