Claudia and Jamie's Adventure in New York

Claudia and Jamie plan a secret escape from their routine life. They execute a clever plan to hide on the school bus and travel to New York City, aiming to hide out in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Along the way, they argue about their plans and make decisions about their journey, highlighting their sibling dynamics and adventurous spirit.

What does Jamie find under his pillow?

• A map

• A list of instructions

• A letter from Claudia

• A toy

What does Claudia suggest Jamie do with his trumpet?

• Leave it at home

• Hide it in his backpack

• Roll it in a blanket

• Sell it

How does Jamie describe the taste of the paper?

• Spicy like pepper

• Bitter like medicine

• Sweet like candy

• Tasteless like old gum

What do Claudia and Jamie do on the school bus?

• Read books

• Sit quietly

• Talk to the driver

• Hide and stay on the bus

Why does Claudia worry during the bus ride?

• She forgot her homework

• The bus is too crowded

• They might miss their stop

• The driver might hear her heart

What do Claudia and Jamie do when the bus stops?

• Call their parents

• Wait for the driver to leave

• Start a conversation

• Run off the bus

What causes the noise that Claudia hears?

• Jamie's chain mail

• A passing car

• Jamie's coins

• The bus engine

Why does Jamie bring a compass?

• To find their way in the woods

• To impress Claudia

• To use as a toy

• To measure distances

Where do Claudia and Jamie plan to hide?

• In a hotel

• In a friend's house

• In the Metropolitan Museum of Art

• In the woods

What does Claudia do before heading to the train station?

• Writes in her diary

• Calls a friend

• Mails letters

• Buys snacks