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From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Study Guide

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Choose the correct definition for the word: imposter.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

sameness, repetition, lack of variety

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

pretender; a fake

e)

unfairness

2.

Choose the correct definition for the word: sternly.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

severely and seriously

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

pretender; a fake

e)

unfairness

3.

Choose the correct definition for the word: extravagant.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

severely and seriously

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

pretender; a fake

e)

unfairness

4.

Choose the correct definition for the word: monotony.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

severely and seriously

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

sameness, repetition, lack of variety

e)

unfairness

5.

Choose the correct definition for the word: injustice.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

severely and seriously

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

sameness, repetition, lack of variety

e)

unfairness

6.

Choose the correct definition for the word: humility.

a)

wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible

b)

severely and seriously

c)

a low view of one's own importance

d)

sameness, repetition, lack of variety

e)

unfairness

7.

Choose the correct definition for the word: inspected.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

examined

8.

Choose the correct definition for the word: consulting.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

examined

9.

Choose the correct definition for the word: commotion.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

convince

10.

Choose the correct definition for the word: bequeathing.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

convince

11.

Choose the correct definition for the word: persuade.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

convince

12.

Choose the correct definition for the word: preoccupied.

a)

asking; seeking advice from

b)

uproar and confusion

c)

busy with; wrapped up in

d)

leaving in one's will; passing down

e)

convince

13.

How does Claudia get the train pass in Chapter 1?

a)

She buys the train pass.

b)

She steals it at the train station.

c)

She takes it from her father's pocket.

d)

She picks it out of a wastebasket.

14.

Choose the best word to describe Claudia at the beginning of the story.

a)

Mystical

b)

Happy

c)

Satisfied

d)

Discontent

15.

Which of the following does NOT occur in the story?

a)

Claudia and Jamie argue.

b)

Claudia makes Jamie the official Treasurer.

c)

Claudia and Jamie catch a glimpse of a famous Angel statue.

d)

Claudia and Jamie get caught hiding on the school bus.

16.

Where do Claudia and Jamie run away in New York?

a)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

b)

The woods

c)

The Statue of Liberty

d)

The United Nations building

17.

Where do Claudia and Jamie sleep once they arrive in New York?

a)

On a couch in the guards’ office

b)

In the bathroom

c)

In a bed at the museum

d)

In the restaurant

18.

Where in the museum do Claudia and Jamie hide their things in the mornings?

a)

In Angel's gallery.

b)

At the library.

c)

Under the beds.

d)

In the restaurant.

19.

How do Claudia and Jamie get more money in Chapter 5?

a)

They pickpocket other people in the museum.

b)

They take coins out of the fountain.

c)

They get jobs.

d)

They find a wallet on the floor.

20.

Which word best describes Claudia's reaction to the museum's response to their letter about Angel?

a)

Happy

b)

Overjoyed

c)

Ashamed

d)

Disappointed

21.

Which of the following does NOT occur in the book?

a)

Claudia finally finds out the Michelangelo did indeed make Angel.

b)

Mrs. Frankweiler's husband drives Claudia and Jamie home.

c)

Mrs. Frankweiler convinces Claudia and Jamie to return home.

d)

Claudia and Jamie nearly bump into some of Jamie's classmates.

22.

Which of the following is an untrue statement about Claudia?

a)

She has a hunch that Mrs. Frankweiler will help them with Angel.

b)

She is irresponsible with money.

c)

She wants to be different.

d)

She worries about her parents frequently.

23.

Choose the best description of Mrs. Frankweiler.

a)

Elderly and intelligent

b)

Sharp and quick-tempered

c)

Frightening and untrustworthy

d)

Clueless and hateful

24.

Who is Saxonberg? Select all that apply.

a)

Claudia and Jamie's grandfather

b)

A famous artist

c)

Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer

d)

Claudia and Jamie's father