The Mixed up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Ch 3-4 Flashcard

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What does inconspicuous mean?

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Un-noticeable

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How did Jamie and Claudia get from the train station to the museum?

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They walked.

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What was the most inconvenient part of running away?

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Being hungry.

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What museum were they staying in?

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Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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Where did Claudia and Jamie hide out at closing and opening so that the guards would not catch them?

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In the restrooms.

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What is the definition of 'museum'?

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A place where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited.

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What does 'running away' imply in the context of the story?

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Leaving home without permission, often to seek adventure or escape.

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What is a 'sarcophagus'?

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A stone coffin, typically adorned with a sculpture or inscription.

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Why is being inconspicuous important for Jamie and Claudia?

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To avoid being caught by museum guards.

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What does 'inconvenient' mean?

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Causing trouble or difficulty.