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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twelve and Thirteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the artist quoted, what also tells the truth?
(a) Life.
(b) Love.
(c) Art.
(d) Beauty.

2. Who is Louise Coffin Sharpe?
(a) Calder's great aunt.
(b) Petra's grandmother.
(c) The author of Calder's book on art.
(d) The first owner of the book "Lo!".

3. How is Petra's family described?
(a) Chaotic and loud.
(b) Small and close knit.
(c) Small and not close.
(d) Quiet and intellectual.

4. What is significant about the Art Institute in Chicago for Petra and Calder?
(a) It is where "The Lady Writing" is due to arrive.
(b) It is where "The Lady Writing" was kept until about two years earlier.
(c) It is scheduled to be closed for several months for remodeling.
(d) It is close to their home and they can visit it easily.

5. What had Petra and Calder seen coming?
(a) A grade of incomplete from Ms. Hussey.
(b) The theft of all four of Vermeer's paintings.
(c) The theft of "The Lady Writing".
(d) Calder's grandmother getting involved in the puzzle.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Calder receive a letter?

2. How is Calder's home described?

3. What do the students try to distinguish between various Vermeer paintings?

4. What is Ms. Hussey's appearance when she comes to school one day?

5. Who gave Calder the box he pulls out to look in?

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