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From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Elon Park

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many blocks is it from the train station to the museum?

a)

over 20 blocks

b)

over 30 blocks

c)

over 40 blocks

d)

over 50 blocks

2.

When was the last time that Claudia and Jamie were homesick?

a)

when they were at their friend's house

b)

when their brother was born and they were at their aunt's house

c)

when they went on vacation

d)

when they moved to a new city

3.

What three things did Claudia and Jamie have for breakfast while reading the New York Times?

a)

pancakes, orange juice, and coffee

b)

macaroni and cheese casserole, baked beans, and coffee

c)

cereal, milk, and toast

d)

omelette, tea, and fruit salad

4.

Why does Claudia take so much time to wash up?

a)

she decides to take a bath in the black marble tub

b)

she is waiting for the water to heat up

c)

she is reading a book while washing up

d)

she is trying out a new skincare routine

5.

Who says that the search often proves more profitable than the goal?

a)

Mrs. Frankweiler

b)

Mr. Smith

c)

Dr. Johnson

d)

Ms. Thompson

6.

Why do they choose to hide under beds that weren't dusty?

a)

it meant they had been cleaned recently and it was less likely that someone would look under there

b)

they preferred the comfort of a clean space

c)

they believed it was a safer hiding spot

d)

they thought it would be easier to breathe under there

7.

What name does Jamie use to rent the post office box?

a)

Angelo Michaels

b)

John Smith

c)

Michael Johnson

d)

David Brown

8.

Who is Saxonberg?

a)

Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's lawyer

b)

A famous artist

c)

A historical figure

d)

A fictional character

9.

When did Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler get the sketch of Angel?

a)

before World War II

b)

during World War II

c)

after World War II

d)

in the 1960s

10.

How did Claudia and Jamie get home?

a)

Sheldon drove them in her Rolls Royce

b)

They took a taxi

c)

They walked home

d)

Their parents picked them up

11.

What does the water spray from?

a)

bronze dolphins

b)

stone lions

c)

golden eagles

d)

silver fish

12.

Why is Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler writing a letter?

a)

to make changes to her will

b)

to invite friends to a party

c)

to complain about a service

d)

to share a family recipe

13.

Why did their underwear turn gray?

a)

they washed their clothes with colored socks

b)

they used too much bleach

c)

they dried them in direct sunlight

d)

they bought low-quality fabric

14.

How many brothers does Claudia have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

What kind of grades does Claudia get in school?

a)

straight A's

b)

B's and C's

c)

mostly B's

d)

C's and D's

16.

What was Saxonberg's secret identity?

a)

he was the children's grandfather

b)

he was a famous magician

c)

he was a secret agent

d)

he was a retired teacher

17.

Who hides their instrument case in a sarcophagus?

a)

Claudia

b)

Emily

c)

Sarah

d)

Jessica

18.

Where does Claudia find a ten-ride train pass?

a)

in her parents wastebasket

b)

at the train station

c)

in her backpack

d)

on the school bus

19.

What was on the special old piece of paper that Claudia and Jamie found?

a)

a poem and sketches - Angel was one of the sketches

b)

a map of the city

c)

a letter from a friend

d)

a list of chores

20.

Why does Claudia put her petticoat on slowly?

a)

she enjoys the smell of it

b)

she wants to impress her friends

c)

she is in a hurry

d)

she is trying to be fashionable