Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Ch 8

What is the name of the museum where Claudia and Jamie hide?

• Louvre Museum

• Smithsonian Institution

• British Museum

• Metropolitan Museum of Art

How do Claudia and Jamie manage to stay in the museum overnight?

• They bribe the security guard to let them stay

• They pretend to be part of a school group on a field trip

• They hide in the bathroom until the museum closes.

• They sneak in through a window after hours

What item does Claudia find in the museum that she believes is valuable?

• platinum bracelet

• silver necklace

• golden scarab beetle

• diamond ring

Why does Claudia decide to write a letter to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler?

• To share her findings about the mystery of the Angel statue and seek validation for her discoveries.

• To ask for directions to the museum

• To share a recipe with Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

• To return a lost item to Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

What is the significance of the statue of Angel?

• The statue of Angel has no significance

• The statue of Angel represents fear and destruction

• The significance of the statue of Angel lies in its representation of hope, protection, and guidance.

• The statue of Angel symbolizes sadness and despair

Who is Saxonberg and what is his connection to the museum?

• Saxonberg is a janitor at the museum.

• Saxonberg is a renowned art collector who donated a valuable collection to the museum.

• Saxonberg is a famous chef who catered an event at the museum.

• Saxonberg is a fictional character from a novel set in the museum.

Describe the character of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler based on the information in Chapter 8.

• Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is depicted as a messy and unintelligent woman.

• Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is depicted as a meticulous, organized, and intelligent woman with a keen eye for detail.

• Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is described as lazy and uninterested in details.

• Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is portrayed as disorganized and forgetful.

What is the main conflict faced by Claudia and Jamie in this chapter?

• Claudia and Jamie face a conflict with a security guard at the museum

• Struggle to run away from home and survive on their own in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• Claudia and Jamie face a conflict with their pet cat

• Claudia and Jamie struggle to find a lost treasure in the museum

How does the mystery of the statue of Angel unfold in Chapter 8?

• The statue crumbles to dust revealing a hidden compartment

• The protagonist discovers a hidden tunnel beneath the statue

• The statue comes to life and reveals a secret message

• The protagonist finds a hidden compartment with a treasure map inside the statue.

What lesson do Claudia and Jamie learn by the end of Chapter 8?

• Laziness and procrastination

• Forgetfulness and carelessness

• Impulsiveness and recklessness

• Perseverance and determination