From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.

Who did Claudia decide to take with her when running away?

• her older brother, Eddie
• her younger brother, Jamie
• her younger brother, Johnny
• her sister, Emma

Which of the following is a reason Claudia decided to runaway?

• Claudia felt like she was forced to complete too much work around the house.
• Claudia got into trouble at school.
• Claudia's allowance was taken away.
• Claudia was grounded for a month.

How do Claudia and Jamie reach the train station?

• They ride in a taxi cab.
• Their parents drop them off.
• They hide on their school bus.
• They ride their bicycles.

How did Jamie say he always managed to win the cards games he played with Bruce?

• Jamie distracted Bruce.
• Jamie memorized the cards.
• Jamie cheated.
• Bruce let Jamie win because they're friends.

What was the name of the new work of art that 100,000 people had gathered to see?

• The Mona Lisa
• Starry Night
• Angel
• Egyptian Mummy

From whom did the museum purchase the new statue?

• Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
• Mr. and Mrs. Kincaid
• Saxonberg
• Bill Gates

To where did Claudia decide to runaway?

• The Statue of Liberty
• Central Park
• Museum of Modern Art
• Metropolitan Museum of Art

How did Jamie manage to save so much money?

• He had been gambling with his friend, Bruce.
• Jamie was mowing lawns on the weekend.
• He skipped hot fudge sundaes for a month.
• Jamie found a twenty dollar bill on the way home from school.

How do experts determine the authenticity of a piece of artwork?

• They ask the artist to sign the artwork.
• They gather evidence like sketches, diaries, sales records, and see what tools were used and how.
• They flip a coin.
• They compare the piece of artwork to other pieces.

How do Claudia and Jamie get more money?

• They steal it from a museum custodian.
• Claudia finds a wallet in the Egyptian tomb.
• They find it in the fountain when they take a bath there.
• Jamie plays war with one of the museum tour guides.