Chasing Vermeer ch 11-12

In the letter, what is the thief asking for people to do?

• To find the missing painting, and determine why he stole it.

• To demand that museums evaluate their Vermeer paintings to find the fakes and identify them as such.

• To figure out who the lady writing really was.

Why does Petra think the painting will be under something wooden?

• Because there was so much wood in Vermeer's paintings.

• Since the painting is really old, she figures it will be someplace with old furniture.

• She visualized safe places to hide a small painting and the places were all made of wood: drawers, cupboards, closets, etc.

Which one of these reasons is NOT what everyone agreed on about getting A Lady Writing back (answer in ch 12)?

• Her safety came first.

• A scholarly terrorist should not be allowed to blackmail art establishments.

• The painting is in New York somewhere.

• The letter had piqued the public's curiosity and imagination.

Why did Calder and Petra think Mrs. Sharpe would have insights on the theft?

• Because she might have been the one to steal it.

• Because she likes Fort and Vermeer.

• Because she is very smart.

• Because she has The Geographer painting.

True or False: Calder and Petra were suspicious of Ms. Hussey.

• False

• True

Why does Mrs. Sharpe think that Calder and Petra are there?

• To talk about Vermeer.

• To talk about Charles Fort.

• To ask questions about the missing painting.

• To admire things in the house.

"He believes in figuring out the truth, no matter what anyone else says. Calder and I like that. I mean, he's such a fearless thinker." Who is Petra talking about?

• Vermeer

• The thief

• Charles Fort

• Mr. Powell