Chasing Vermeer

Why did Petra think she and Calder needed to start an active search looking for the painting.

• Petra thought Ms. Hussey was in real danger.

• They wanted to become famous.

• Mrs. Sharpe had offered a reward to whoever found the painting.

• They wanted to find it so they could keep it.

What excuse did Calder and Petra use so they could search Gracie Hall without looking too suspicious?

• They were conducting a survey as part of an assignment.

• They were helping the police locate the missing painting.

• Petra had lost an earring and thought it was somewhere in the school.

• They were making a map of the school as part of a project.

What happened when Calder tried to call Tommy?

• Tommy started crying and said he wanted to come back to Chicago.

• Tommy's mom told Calder that Tommy had disappeared.

• Fred answered and refused to let him speak to Tommy.

• He got a recording saying the number was disconnected.

Why did Petra write Calder a note in class?

• She wanted him to meet her at the library after school.

• To tell him the letter Ms. Hussey was describing sounded a lot like the letter she found in Calder's garden.

• To find out if he liked her.

• To give him the answer to one of the test questions.

What will help you decipher (to figure out) this book's coded message?

• a certain living creature and pentominoes in the pictures

• my teacher

• the book

• my farts

What happened when Petra and Calder went to Delia Hall to look for the painting?

• They saw Ms. Hussey in the library.

• The building was surrounded by police.

• Calder slipped and fell.

• Petra slipped and fell.

What excuse were Calder and Petra going to use so that could get back out later that night to continue their search?

• They had to go to the library to do research for their class.

• They were going to say that they were at each other's house.

• They were going to see Mrs. Sharpe in the hospital.

• Mr. Watch wanted them to help him at Powell's.

Where did Calder and Petra find the painting?

• in a wooden box in the library.

• in a hidden compartment under the twelfth step

• in a wood cabinet in the theater

• in a secret room off of the library

What is the main theme of 'Chasing Vermeer'?

• Art and mystery

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and discovery

• Science and technology

Which character in 'Chasing Vermeer' is known for their love of puzzles?

• Petra

• Calder

• Ms. Hussey

• Tommy