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WorksheetsFrom the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Elon Park
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
How many blocks is it from the train station to the museum?
over 20 blocks
over 30 blocks
over 40 blocks
over 50 blocks
When was the last time that Claudia and Jamie were homesick?
when they were at their friend's house
when their brother was born and they were at their aunt's house
when they went on vacation
when they moved to a new city
What three things did Claudia and Jamie have for breakfast while reading the New York Times?
pancakes, orange juice, and coffee
macaroni and cheese casserole, baked beans, and coffee
cereal, milk, and toast
omelette, tea, and fruit salad
Why does Claudia take so much time to wash up?
she decides to take a bath in the black marble tub
she is waiting for the water to heat up
she is reading a book while washing up
she is trying out a new skincare routine
Who says that the search often proves more profitable than the goal?
Mrs. Frankweiler
Mr. Smith
Dr. Johnson
Ms. Thompson
Why do they choose to hide under beds that weren't dusty?
it meant they had been cleaned recently and it was less likely that someone would look under there
they preferred the comfort of a clean space
they believed it was a safer hiding spot
they thought it would be easier to breathe under there
What name does Jamie use to rent the post office box?
Angelo Michaels
John Smith
Michael Johnson
David Brown
Who is Saxonberg?
Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler's lawyer
A famous artist
A historical figure
A fictional character
When did Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler get the sketch of Angel?
before World War II
during World War II
after World War II
in the 1960s
How did Claudia and Jamie get home?
Sheldon drove them in her Rolls Royce
They took a taxi
They walked home
Their parents picked them up
What does the water spray from?
bronze dolphins
stone lions
golden eagles
silver fish
Why is Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler writing a letter?
to make changes to her will
to invite friends to a party
to complain about a service
to share a family recipe
Why did their underwear turn gray?
they washed their clothes with colored socks
they used too much bleach
they dried them in direct sunlight
they bought low-quality fabric
How many brothers does Claudia have?
1
2
3
4
What kind of grades does Claudia get in school?
straight A's
B's and C's
mostly B's
C's and D's
What was Saxonberg's secret identity?
he was the children's grandfather
he was a famous magician
he was a secret agent
he was a retired teacher
Who hides their instrument case in a sarcophagus?
Claudia
Emily
Sarah
Jessica
Where does Claudia find a ten-ride train pass?
in her parents wastebasket
at the train station
in her backpack
on the school bus
What was on the special old piece of paper that Claudia and Jamie found?
a poem and sketches - Angel was one of the sketches
a map of the city
a letter from a friend
a list of chores
Why does Claudia put her petticoat on slowly?
she enjoys the smell of it
she wants to impress her friends
she is in a hurry
she is trying to be fashionable
