Exploring Art and Mystery Themes

Calder and Petra explore mysterious connections between Vermeer paintings, dreams, and Charles Fort's ideas. They research Vermeer, discuss unexplained phenomena, and use pentominoes to uncover patterns. Their friendship deepens as they find symbolic meaning in blue M&Ms, representing their shared quest for understanding.

What did Calder and Petra find in the paintings of the woman in the yellow jacket?

• She was dancing in a ballroom.

• She was cooking in a kitchen.

• She was wearing a pearl necklace and looking into a mirror.

• She was reading a book.

What did Petra do on Halloween that was related to her dream?

• She dressed up as the woman from the paintings.

• She wrote a story about the woman.

• She painted a picture of the woman.

• She sang a song about the woman.

What inspired Calder and Petra to start documenting unexplained phenomena?

• A conversation with a teacher.

• A strange dream.

• A mysterious letter.

• A book by Charles Fort.

What did Calder and Petra call their collection of unexplained phenomena?

• Dr. Bonne's Box

• The Enigma Files

• The Mystery Journal

• The Secret Diary

What did Calder and Petra suspect about Vermeer's paintings?

• They were all forgeries.

• They might contain a secret code.

• They were painted by someone else.

• They were lost in a fire.

How does Calder describe his interaction with pentominoes?

• They are too complicated.

• They are just a fun game.

• They are a waste of time.

• They help him figure things out.

What did Calder and Petra discover about Vermeer's life?

• He was not famous during his lifetime.

• He was a well-known celebrity.

• He wrote many books.

• He traveled extensively.

What recurring element did Calder and Petra notice in Vermeer's paintings?

• The same chair with lion's head knobs.

• A red rose in every painting.

• A hidden signature.

• A mysterious shadow.

What did the blue M&Ms symbolize for Calder and Petra?

• Secrecy and their mission.

• A new friendship.

• A favorite snack.

• A lucky charm.