WorksheetsFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Study Guide
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Choose the correct definition for the word: imposter.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
sameness, repetition, lack of variety
a low view of one's own importance
pretender; a fake
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: sternly.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
severely and seriously
a low view of one's own importance
pretender; a fake
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: extravagant.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
severely and seriously
a low view of one's own importance
pretender; a fake
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: monotony.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
severely and seriously
a low view of one's own importance
sameness, repetition, lack of variety
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: injustice.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
severely and seriously
a low view of one's own importance
sameness, repetition, lack of variety
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: humility.
wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible
severely and seriously
a low view of one's own importance
sameness, repetition, lack of variety
unfairness
Choose the correct definition for the word: inspected.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
examined
Choose the correct definition for the word: consulting.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
examined
Choose the correct definition for the word: commotion.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
convince
Choose the correct definition for the word: bequeathing.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
convince
Choose the correct definition for the word: persuade.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
convince
Choose the correct definition for the word: preoccupied.
asking; seeking advice from
uproar and confusion
busy with; wrapped up in
leaving in one's will; passing down
convince
How does Claudia get the train pass in Chapter 1?
She buys the train pass.
She steals it at the train station.
She takes it from her father's pocket.
She picks it out of a wastebasket.
Choose the best word to describe Claudia at the beginning of the story.
Mystical
Happy
Satisfied
Discontent
Which of the following does NOT occur in the story?
Claudia and Jamie argue.
Claudia makes Jamie the official Treasurer.
Claudia and Jamie catch a glimpse of a famous Angel statue.
Claudia and Jamie get caught hiding on the school bus.
Where do Claudia and Jamie run away in New York?
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The woods
The Statue of Liberty
The United Nations building
Where do Claudia and Jamie sleep once they arrive in New York?
On a couch in the guards’ office
In the bathroom
In a bed at the museum
In the restaurant
Where in the museum do Claudia and Jamie hide their things in the mornings?
In Angel's gallery.
At the library.
Under the beds.
In the restaurant.
How do Claudia and Jamie get more money in Chapter 5?
They pickpocket other people in the museum.
They take coins out of the fountain.
They get jobs.
They find a wallet on the floor.
Which word best describes Claudia's reaction to the museum's response to their letter about Angel?
Happy
Overjoyed
Ashamed
Disappointed
Which of the following does NOT occur in the book?
Claudia finally finds out the Michelangelo did indeed make Angel.
Mrs. Frankweiler's husband drives Claudia and Jamie home.
Mrs. Frankweiler convinces Claudia and Jamie to return home.
Claudia and Jamie nearly bump into some of Jamie's classmates.
Which of the following is an untrue statement about Claudia?
She has a hunch that Mrs. Frankweiler will help them with Angel.
She is irresponsible with money.
She wants to be different.
She worries about her parents frequently.
Choose the best description of Mrs. Frankweiler.
Elderly and intelligent
Sharp and quick-tempered
Frightening and untrustworthy
Clueless and hateful
Who is Saxonberg? Select all that apply.
Claudia and Jamie's grandfather
A famous artist
Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer
Claudia and Jamie's father
