Chasing Vermeer BM Review

What two ways does the author develop Calder's perspective on the mystery of the painting?(Select two answers.)

• Calder feels a sense of excitement and anticipation as he imagines the painting.

• The author shows Calder’s increasing confusion and uncertainty about the mystery.

• Calder believes that the painting is the only important part of the mystery to be found.

• Calder realizes the clues are part of a larger, more complex puzzle than he initially thought.

• Calder’s heart races, reflecting his growing tension and unease as he considers the consequences of not finding the painting.

The word pentominoes has two parts, the "penta-" means five.

What does the word pentominoes most likely mean in the sentence:

"Calder sat in his classroom, tracing the outline of the strange pentominoes his grandfather had given him, a set of shapes that had captured his imagination from the first day he saw them."

• Shapes made up of five pieces.

• Shapes made up of ten pieces.

• Shapes arranged in five colors.

• Shapes that have five sides.

PART A: In the passage, Excerpt from Chasing Vermeer, which of the following themes is implied in the passage?

• The importance of teamwork in solving mysteries.

• The idea that finding a painting is more important than finishing the art project.

• The power of silence and reflection in the library.

• The value of historical paintings in modern society.

PART B: How does the theme in Part A develop throughout the passage?

• The theme develops when Calder feels confused and unsure about the importance of the painting.

• The theme develops when Petra explains the importance of historical paintings in modern society.

• The theme develops when Calder and Petra initially focus on finding a painting but soon realize that the mystery is about more than just the painting itself.

• The theme develops as they work together to understand the historical context of the artwork.

In the Passage, Excerpt from Chasing Vermeer, how does the setting in the library add to the plot of the passage?

• It creates a sense of confusion and excitement.

• It emphasizes the isolation of the characters.

• It creates a feeling of being trapped or confined by books.

• It provides a quiet space where they can notice important clues.

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Which is the most accurate summary of the passage?

• Calder and Petra are working on an art project in their school library when they stumble upon a missing Vermeer painting.

• Calder and Petra explore a museum to find a missing painting, with lots of clues and challenges to solve along the way.

• Calder and Petra collaborate in a quiet library setting, solving the mystery of a missing painting while uncovering clues that suggest a larger puzzle.

• Calder and Petra focus on their art project, ignoring the mystery of the missing painting in favor of understanding the significance of the artwork to different people.