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2025-2026 BoB - part 1

Total questions: 160

Worksheet time: 4hrs 21mins

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Class
Date
1.

Cassidy's best friend is special because

a)

he's the most popular kid in school

b)

he's a ghost

c)

he's a cat

d)

he's quarterback of the football team

2.

What do Cassidy's parents do for a living?

a)

They write books about traveling the world.

b)

They write books about living in New York City.

c)

They investigate the paranormal (ghosts).

d)

They write books for children.

3.

How did Cassidy meet Jacob?

a)

He goes to her school.

b)

He lives in her neighborhood.

c)

He saved her when she almost drowned.

d)

He cause her to wreck on her bike one day.

4.

Cassidy can cross over to the land of ghosts using what she calls ...

a)

the Curtain

b)

the Doorway

c)

the Portal

d)

the Veil

5.

What does Cassidy always carry with her?

a)

her backpack

b)

her favorite book

c)

her camera

d)

her notes about ghosts

6.

Cassidy's parents are hired to do a TV show about ghosts. The first country they go to is ...

a)

Sydney, Australia

b)

Edinburgh, Scotland

c)

Alberta, Canada

d)

Bali, Indonesia

7.

Edinburgh is often called

a)

the City of Lost Children

b)

the City of Friendly Faces

c)

the City of Ghosts

d)

the City of the Rich and Famous

8.

The weather in Edinburgh is often

a)

cloudy and rainy

b)

sunny and warm

c)

sunny but cold

d)

lots of snow all year long

9.

Cassidy's favorite series of books are

a)

Little House on the Prairie

b)

Spiderwick Chronicles

c)

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

d)

Harry Potter

10.

There is a ghost that Cassidy is drawn to who means her harm. What is she called?

a)

The Woman in White

b)

The Lady in Luxury

c)

The Terror in Turquoise

d)

The Raven in Red

11.

What is the Raven in Red known for doing?

a)

capturing lost dogs and cats

b)

capturing children and stealing their lives

c)

visiting children in their dreams

d)

visiting people who are sad and cheering them up

12.

Cassidy meets a girl named Lara that is unique because

a)

she's a ghost just like Jacob

b)

she's just like Cassidy and can cross over to the world of ghosts

c)

she's just like Cassidy and loves to take pictures

d)

she's always baking cookies to give to her friends

13.

Lara teaches Cassidy how to be a

a)

great cook

b)

great photographer

c)

a tour guide of ghostly sites

d)

a ghost hunter

14.

A Ghost Hunter's job is to

a)

find and write about ghosts

b)

find ghosts and help them crossover to the world beyond

c)

reunite ghosts with their living relatives

d)

find places where the ghosts can stay without bothering the living

15.

Why does the Raven in Red want Cassidy so badly?

a)

A life like Cassidy's would make her VERY powerful

b)

A life like Cassidy's would help her find her lost child

c)

She thinks Cassidy would make a good leader of all the children she's captured and enslaved

d)

She thinks Cassidy is a brave girl that would

16.

Cassidy tries to save Jacob when she finds out he's in trouble, but it's a trap! What happens to Cassidy?

a)

The Raven traps her in a cell until she promises to help her capture more children.

b)

Lara tricks Jacob and crosses him over to the other side while Cassidy can only watch and cry.

c)

The Raven steals Cassidy's life from her and she becomes a ghost.

d)

The Raven traps Cassidy's parents until Cassidy agrees to be her slave forever.

17.

Cassidy tries to save Jacob when she finds out he's in trouble, but it's a trap! What happens to Cassidy?

a)

The Raven traps her in a cell until she promises to help her capture more children.

b)

Lara tricks Jacob and crosses him over to the other side while Cassidy can only watch and cry.

c)

The Raven steals Cassidy's life from her, causing her to become a ghost.

d)

The Raven traps Cassidy's parents until Cassidy agrees to be her slave forever.

18.

What does the Raven in Red want to do with Cassidy’s life?

a)

Use it to control other ghosts

b)

Use it to travel between the land of the living and the land of the dead

c)

Use it to put inside her corpse and be able to come back to life

d)

Use it to capture other children to use as her slaves

19.

Other than Jacob, who helps Cassidy get her life back?

a)

Lara

b)

Mr. Findley

c)

Lara and Mr. Findley

d)

Cassidy’s parents

20.

What did Cassidy use to defeat the Raven in Red?

a)

A wooden stake through her heart

b)

A mirror from her makeup kit

c)

She trapped her back inside her own grave

d)

A broken shard of glass from her camera lense.

21.

The place where Cassidy and her parents stay while in Edinburgh is called ...

a)

The Lane’s Lighthouse

b)

The Holiday Inn

c)

The Lane’s End

d)

The Haunted House on the Hill

22.

Cassidy’s family took their cat on the trip with them. What was its name?

a)

Grimer

b)

Grim

c)

Grover

d)

Glam

23.

Before Cassidy had her role of film developed, the girl at the shop took a picture that turned out to be very special. Why?

a)

Cassidy sat by the front window of the shop with Jacob on the outside of it, and the picture captured his ghostly image smiling at her.

b)

The picture showed Cassidy surrounded by a bunch of ghosts about her own age.

c)

The picture showed ghosts trying to get to Cassidy to get her to help them.

d)

The picture made Cassidy look like she was a ghost.

24.

Before leaving Edinburgh, Lara warns Cassidy about Jacob and says he’s dangerous because ...

a)

He’ll end up breaking Cassidy’s heart

b)

The longer he is allowed to exist, the stronger he’ll become

c)

She thinks he’ll eventually try to steal her life like the Raven did

d)

She thinks he won’t allow Cassidy to have any friends

25.

What is the theme of The Unteachables? (Choose all correct answers.)

a)

There are different kinds of smart.

b)

Working hard to achieve your goals.

c)

Learning how to drive.

d)

Friendship.

26.

Which student does Mr. Kermit actually believe belongs in the class?

a)

Elaine (rhymes with pain)

b)

Jake

c)

Aldo

d)

Barnstorm

27.

When Miss Fountain brings Aldo to Mr. Kermit for poor behavior, what is Mr. Kermit's reaction?

a)

He yells at Aldo.

b)

He sends Aldo to the office.

c)

He gives Aldo detention.

d)

He doesn't recognize Aldo.

28.

What is Mr. Kermit's favorite word?

a)

Teaching

b)

Sleeping

c)

Retirement

d)

Vacation

29.

Why does Dr. Thaddeus dislike Mr. Kermit so much?

a)

The textbook scandal.

b)

The cheating scandal.

c)

The drama club scandal.

d)

The PTA scandal.

30.

Why was Jake so frantic about the cookie piece that landed in the car engine?

a)

It would ruin the leather seats.

b)

It would ruin the paint job.

c)

It would ruin the tires.

d)

It would ruin the engine.

31.

What saved Elaine from choking?

a)

Heimlich maneuver.

b)

Hitting her with a bat.

c)

Hitting her with a crutch.

d)

Pounding on her back.

32.

Why does Aldo yell, "NOOOOOOOOO!"

a)

The book ended on a sad note.

b)

Old Dan and Little Ann die.

c)

Billy dies.

d)

The mountain lion dies.

33.

What did the kids build in Jake's shop?

a)

A rocket.

b)

A gecko habitat.

c)

An engine.

d)

A robot.

34.

What does Mr. Kermit do at the end of the year?

a)

He retires!

WOO HOO!

b)

Takes a vacation.

c)

Signs up to teach the same class next year.

d)

Signs up to work at Jake's shop.

35.

Why is Kiana "temporarily" at Greenwich Middle School?

a)

She plans to run away.

b)

She is going to go live with her Grandma soon.

c)

She will move back with her mom after her mom finishes shooting a movie.

d)

She is going to transfer to another middle school after Christmas.

36.

Why did Kiana Roubini have to wait for her stepmom to come back to school to register?

a)

Because Chauncey wanted to go on a roller coaster.

b)

Chauncey threw up and Stepmonster had to run home to clean him up.

c)

Stepmonster didn’t know where she was going

d)

Stepmonster didn’t care about school.

37.

Why is Parker allowed to drive if he is only 14?

a)

He has a special permit that allows him to drive for his family farm business only.

b)

His parents are too old to drive. So he uses their old license.

c)

He got a fake permit.

d)

He isn't allowed to drive - he is breaking the law.

38.

How does Kiana end up in SCS-8?

a)

She accidentally gets Parker's schedule.

b)

She wanders in when she's trying to find the bathroom.

c)

She chooses that class because she knows it will be easy.

d)

Her stepmother registered her for that class.

39.

What was the "Terranova incident?"

a)

Jake sold copies of the State standardized test to his classmates and the whole school got caught cheating.

b)

Jake spread rumors that Mr. Kermit was a terrible teacher who handed out copies of the test to all of the kids.

c)

Jake played a practical joke on Mr. Kermit and damaged his car.

d)

Jake was mean to Mr. Kermit's fiancé Fiona and he never forgave him.

40.

Why is Barnstorm upset at school?

a)

Mr. Kermit doesn't teach him anything.

b)

The girl he likes doesn't like him back

c)

He doesn't have the attention he used to get when he was a sports star.

d)

He didn't like what Mr. Kermit said about spirit week.

41.

What do the children do, when Mr. Kermit falls into the river?

a)

Run away

b)

Take pictures and record him

c)

Start screaming and crying

d)

Jump in after him

42.

Why is Mateo so surprised when he walks into the classroom after being suspended?

a)

All the students are gone

b)

Mr. Kermit doesn't show up because he was fired.

c)

The classroom is redecorated.

d)

Nobody says "Ribbit" when they see Mr. Kermit

43.

When Miss Fountain suggested that the Unteachables should participate in the science fair, Mr. Kermit agrees right away.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

What was Mr. Kermit's answer to helping Parker believe in himself to read?

a)

Putting him in another class with a better teacher

b)

Worksheets

c)

Anagrams

d)

Getting him a tutor

45.

While on the tour at Terranova Motors, Elaine spits gum into the engine of a car.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Why is Rahim gone half the time?

a)

He is taking art classes at a community college.

b)

His dad pulled him out of school.

c)

He was moved to a different class.

d)

He is sleeping.

47.

Mr. Kermit has the kids in SCS-8 studying for the state math test?

a)

true

b)

false

48.

When Parker and Barnstorm see Aldo in the hallway, he is soaking wet. What happened?

a)

He fell in a huge puddle on his way to school.

b)

Bullies from the football team aimed the sink water at him in the bathroom.

c)

Aldo bumped into one of the football players and he poured his soda on him.

d)

He had just gotten back from jumping in the river.

49.

Why is it important that the students in SCS-8 do well on the state science assessment?

a)

Jake Terranova promised them a pizza party.

b)

Mrs. Vargas has threatened to send them to a different school.

c)

Dr. Thaddeus can use the results to fire Mr. Kermit.

d)

Mr. Kermit wants to win a trophy.

50.

What is outside at the science fair?

a)

A kona ice truck

b)

Ms. Fountains new car

c)

The Coco Nerd

d)

New Vuvuzelas

51.

What does Kina call herself at the end of the story?

a)

The great Roubini

b)

A Greenwich native

c)

An Unteachable

d)

A Boss

52.

Who are the "city spies" trying to uncover with their mission in Paris?

a)

The Red Palm

b)

The Purple Thumb

c)

The Bald Mouth

d)

The Green Toe

53.

. What did they find at the painting of Starry Night? _

a)

a door

b)

a map

c)

a secret code

54.

1. About how long were Stavros Sinclair’s opening remarks?

a)

1 minute

b)

30 minutes

c)

60 minutes

55.

What did Stavros Sinclair say that he wanted to protect?

a)

computer systems

b)

human rights

c)

the environment

56.

What did Gilles show to Mother?

a)

Greek inventions

b)

art exhibit

c)

weather models

57.

What protected Asgard?

a)

laser system

b)

attack dogs

c)

16 foot wall

58.

Who led the way in the catacombs?

a)

Brooklyn

b)

Paris

c)

Sydney

d)

Kat

e)

Rio

59.

What is the name of the operation where Mother gets badly burned?

a)

Operation Tootsie Pop

b)

Operation Gumdrop

c)

Operation Lollipop

d)

Operation Gummy Bear

60.

Why is Sara in court at the beginning of the book?

a)

She stole food from a store

b)

She used a scanner to steal people's credit card information

c)

She hacked the school's computer system

d)

She sold fake purses on a street corner

61.

Who was NOT at the airport when Sara arrived with Mother?

a)

Rio

b)

Paris

c)

Kat

d)

Monty

62.

What phrase must be said by the "alpha" to start a new mission?

a)

This operation is hot. We are a go

b)

This operation is live. We are a go

c)

This mission is ready, set, go

d)

We are ready. We are a go

63.

What does Sara reveal to Monty when Monty shows her to her room at FARM?

a)

She can't sleep by a window

b)

She's never had her own room

c)

She needs a bigger bed

d)

She never had a room with such a great view

64.

FARM is the name of where the "city spies" live. What does FARM stand for?

a)

The Foundation for Atmospheric Research and Monitoring

b)

The Federation for Atomic Research and Mapping

c)

The Funding of Atomic and Radioactive Microbes

d)

The Fortress of Atmospheric Reasoning and Missions

65.

Who are the "city spies" trying to uncover with their mission in Paris?

a)

The Red Palm

b)

The Purple Thumb

c)

The Bald Mouth

d)

The Green Toe

66.

Rio teachers Brooklyn "spy craft". Which maneuver is a small object seemingly disappearing when it passes from one hand to another?

a)

Ace of Spades

b)

Scottish Flip

c)

Mission Impossible

d)

French Drop

67.

Savros Sinclair names his buildings after what?

a)

Mythological places

b)

Famous arenas

c)

Family members

d)

Fairy Tales settings

68.

Brooklyn gives Mother her broken snow globe because...

a)

He asked for it

b)

She doesn't need it anymore - she found her family

c)

She hopes he can fix it

d)

He thinks it is an important clue

69.

What is the main event that occurs in "The Mona Lisa Vanishes"?

a)

The Mona Lisa is sold to a private collector

b)

The Mona Lisa is stolen from the Louvre

c)

The Mona Lisa is damaged by a museum visitor

d)

The Mona Lisa is moved to another country

70.

Who is the primary suspect in the theft of the Mona Lisa?

a)

Pablo Picasso

b)

Vincenzo Peruggia

c)

Leonardo da Vinci

d)

A group of international art thieves

71.

In what year did the Mona Lisa go missing from the Louvre?

a)

1911

b)

1920

c)

1890

d)

1935

72.

What was Vincenzo Peruggia's motive for stealing the Mona Lisa?

a)

He wanted to sell it for a large sum of money

b)

He believed the painting belonged to Italy and should be returned

c)

He wanted to keep it for his personal collection

d)

He was hired by a wealthy collector

73.

How long was the Mona Lisa missing before it was recovered?

a)

6 months

b)

1 year

c)

2 years

d)

5 years

74.

Where was the Mona Lisa found after it was stolen?

a)

Hidden in a museum storage room

b)

In Vincenzo Peruggia’s apartment

c)

In an art gallery in Florence, Italy

d)

At an auction in Paris

75.

How did the public react when the Mona Lisa was stolen?

a)

They were indifferent, as the painting wasn’t well-known

b)

There was a huge public outcry, and it became an international scandal

c)

Only art experts were concerned

d)

The museum kept the theft a secret for months

76.

What impact did the theft have on the Mona Lisa’s fame?

a)

The painting became less popular after being stolen

b)

The theft made the Mona Lisa one of the most famous paintings in the world

c)

It had no impact on the painting's reputation

d)

The painting was replaced with another famous artwork

77.

Which famous artist was initially questioned as a suspect in the theft?

a)

Vincent van Gogh

b)

Pablo Picasso

c)

Claude Monet

d)

Salvador Dalí

78.

What is a major theme explored in "The Mona Lisa Vanishes"?

a)

The impact of war on art

b)

The relationship between art and national identity

c)

The development of modern art movements

d)

The rise of art theft in the 20th century

79.

Why did the man in the story stay overnight at the Louvre?

a)

He wanted to gather material for an article.

b)

He wanted to test the museum's security.

c)

He didn’t leave when the museum closed.

d)

He got trapped inside the museum.

80.

What did a French journalist previously do to test the security of the Louvre?

a)

He stayed overnight in the museum.

b)

He stole the Mona Lisa.

c)

He disguised himself as a guard.

d)

He hid in a small gallery room.

81.

Why was the man able to hide in the Louvre without being noticed?

a)

The Louvre was too large and complex to notice every hidden place.

b)

The guards were not doing their jobs.

c)

He had help from inside the museum.

d)

He was an employee of the Louvre.

82.

How big was the Louvre compared to other structures?

a)

As large as two football fields.

b)

As long as the Eiffel Tower laid down twice.

c)

Twice the size of the Vatican.

d)

Larger than the city of Paris.

83.

What new inventions are mentioned as symbols of the fast-changing new century?

a)

Telephones and computers.

b)

Automobiles and airplanes.

c)

Steam engines and bicycles.

d)

Electric lights and radios.

84.

What effect does the new century’s fast pace have on the story of a criminal in the Louvre?

a)

It makes the story difficult to follow.

b)

It allows the story to become a global sensation quickly.

c)

It makes the story unimportant.

d)

It prevents the story from spreading beyond France.

85.

What was the man’s first theft from the Louvre?

a)

A painting

b)

A doorknob

c)

A key

d)

A piece of art equipment

86.

How did the man eventually escape the stairwell?

a)

He picked the lock himself.

b)

A guard let him out.

c)

A plumber helped him unlock the door.

d)

He broke down the door.

87.

What did the director of the Louvre compare the theft of the Mona Lisa to?

a)

Stealing the Eiffel Tower

b)

Stealing the towers of Notre-Dame

c)

Stealing the Washington Monument

d)

Stealing Niagara Falls

88.

What event in 1911 changed how people viewed the Mona Lisa?

a)

The painting was restored.

b)

The painting was stolen.

c)

The painting was sold at an auction.

d)

The painting was gifted to the French government.

89.

What did the head of the maintenance crew say when he pointed to the Mona Lisa?

a)

"This is the largest painting in the world."

b)

"This is the most valuable painting in the world."

c)

"This is the most famous painting in the world."

d)

"This is the heaviest painting in the world."

90.

What was the reaction of the maintenance crew when they noticed the painting was missing?

a)

They immediately called the guards.

b)

They laughed and assumed it was taken for safety.

c)

They searched for the thief.

d)

They left the room in silence.

91.

Who discovered that the Mona Lisa was missing?

a)

Brigadier Paupardin

b)

Théophile Homolle

c)

Georges Bénédite

d)

Louis Béroud

92.

What was the rumor about the Mona Lisa in 1911?

a)

It was stolen by an American millionaire.

b)

It was destroyed.

c)

It was being restored.

d)

It was a forgery.

93.

Why was Paupardin considered a bad guard?

a)

He didn't care about the museum.

b)

He was old and tired.

c)

He often ignored the visitors.

d)

He was not trained properly.

94.

How was the theft of the Mona Lisa discovered?

a)

The guards saw it right away.

b)

Louis Béroud got bored and persisted in asking about it.

c)

It was found missing during a routine check.

d)

A visitor reported it.

95.

Why is the Louvre described as "lucky" in the text?

a)

Because the theft was stopped.

b)

Because it could have taken longer to discover the theft.

c)

Because the thief was caught immediately.

d)

Because the painting was returned quickly.

96.

What could have delayed the discovery of the Mona Lisa's theft?

a)

The museum was closed for a holiday.

b)

The guards thought it was being photographed.

c)

No one noticed the painting was gone.

d)

Louis Béroud didn’t report it.

97.

Who was Louis Lépine?

a)

The president of France.

b)

A famous painter.

c)

The chief of police in Paris.

d)

A museum curator.

98.

What was found in the stairwell near the Salon Carré?

a)

A painting.

b)

An antique frame and a glass box.

c)

The Mona Lisa itself.

d)

A water pipe.

99.

Why did the museum staff find it strange that the police were at the Louvre?

a)

The police were repairing water pipes.

b)

The police were searching for criminals.

c)

The museum had its own plumbers.

d)

The police were looking at the paintings.

100.

What was the initial reaction of the public when they learned about the Mona Lisa theft?

a)

They were indifferent.

b)

They were shocked and obsessed.

c)

They were angry at the museum staff.

d)

They immediately found the thief.

101.

What happened to Paris after the Mona Lisa was stolen?

a)

People stopped caring about art.

b)

The city became obsessed with the painting.

c)

The museum remained open.

d)

No one noticed the theft for months.

102.

Why did the Mona Lisa become more than just a painting after its theft?

a)

It was replaced by a better painting.

b)

The public began to view it as an object of worship.

c)

The thief returned it with added value.

d)

It became a national symbol.

103.

What does it mean that Leonardo was born "at the right time in the right place to the wrong parents"?

a)

He was born during the Renaissance in a small town, but his parents were not married.

b)

He was born in the wrong century but to a wealthy family.

c)

His parents were famous, but he missed the Renaissance.

d)

He was born into a royal family but not in Vinci.

104.

Who raised Leonardo after his birth?

a)

His mother, Caterina.

b)

His father, Ser Piero.

c)

His grandparents.

d)

A foster family in Florence.

105.

Why was Ser Piero not willing to marry Caterina, Leonardo’s mother?

a)

She was too young.

b)

She was of a much lower social class.

c)

He didn’t want children.

d)

She refused to marry him.

106.

What was Leonardo’s primary goal in Florence?

a)

To acquire wealth

b)

To acquire power

c)

To acquire knowledge

d)

To become a notary

107.

What is the painting technique Leonardo developed called?

a)

Fresco

b)

Sfumato

c)

Tempera

d)

Impasto

108.

What was Leonardo's first major commission after his apprenticeship?

a)

To paint an altarpiece in Palazzo Vecchio

b)

To paint the Mona Lisa

c)

To create a sculpture for Verrocchio

d)

To design a chapel

109.

What did Michelangelo think of Leonardo?

a)

He admired Leonardo’s talent

b)

He thought Leonardo was flawless

c)

He believed Leonardo was just a "pretty boy" who couldn't finish things

d)

He considered Leonardo a friend

110.

What kind of theories were spreading in Paris about the theft of the Mona Lisa?

a)

Simple and logical theories

b)

Absurd and wild theories

c)

Theories based on scientific evidence

d)

Theories given by experts

111.

What did the clairvoyant Pilu’s dog say about the location of the Mona Lisa?

a)

It was in New York

b)

It was in South America

c)

It was still in Paris

d)

It was lost at sea

112.

What did the musicians find while swimming in the ocean?

a)

The Mona Lisa

b)

A man hiding the Mona Lisa

c)

A bottle with a message

d)

A lost ship

113.

What was the Paris police's new job in the early 20th century?

a)

To maintain order

b)

To solve crimes

c)

Tp patrol the streets

d)

To manage museums

114.

Who was Louis Lépine?

a)

A thief

b)

An artist

c)

A police reformer

d)

A museum director

115.

What was the state of the Louvre after the theft of the Mona Lisa?

a)

It was open to the public

b)

It was a crime scene

c)

It was being renovated

d)

It was hosting an art exhibition

116.

Why was the theft of the Mona Lisa a national embarrassment?

a)

The painting was damaged

b)

It highlighted security flaws in the Louvre

c)

It was stolen by a famous artist

d)

It was part of a prank

117.

What did Alphonse Bertillon spend his career doing?

a)

Inventing new police systems

b)

Finding the right names for others

c)

Writing novels

d)

Teaching at a university

118.

What was the Bertillon system based on?

a)

Fingerprinting

b)

Specific body measurements

c)

DNA analysis

d)

Eye color

119.

What was the outcome of Dreyfus's trial?

a)

He was acquitted

b)

He was found guilty

c)

He was exiled

d)

He was executed

120.

Who was Arsène Lupin?

a)

A police officer

b)

A detective

c)

A gentleman burglar

d)

A wealthy art collector

121.

What made Vidocq's police force unique?

a)

They wore traditional uniforms

b)

They were all criminals

c)

They worked only during the night

d)

They were all noblemen

122.

What fictional characters influenced the Mona Lisa investigation?

a)

Sherlock Holmes and Watson

b)

Lupin and Fantômas

c)

Jean Valjean and Javert

d)

Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple

123.

What new clue did Bertillon find on the glass pane?

a)

A smudge of dirt

b)

A piece of fabric

c)

A fingerprint

d)

A hair strand

124.

What was the problem with Bertillon’s identification system?

a)

It was quick and accurate

b)

It could result in different measurements by different people

c)

It was based on fingerprints

d)

It was only used in England

125.

What technique was becoming more popular than the Bertillon system?

a)


DNA testing

b)

Handwriting analysis

c)

Fingerprinting

d)

Face recognition

126.

What conclusion did Bertillon reach after staging the fake heist?

a)

The thief was an amateur

b)

The Louvre was well-guarded

c)

It was an inside job

d)

The painting was never stolen

127.

Why did Leonardo write to the Duke of Milan?

a)

To request a commission for a painting

b)

To apply for patronage

c)

To invite the Duke to visit Florence

d)

To become a musician at the court

128.

What was unique about Leonardo’s letter to the Duke of Milan?

a)

It was entirely truthful

b)

It contained exaggerated claims

c)

It asked for a small sum of money

d)

It focused on his musical talents

129.

What was Leonardo introduced as when he arrived at the court of Milan?

a)

A painter

b)

A mathematician

c)

A musician

d)

An engineer

130.

How did Leonardo make an impression at the court of Milan?

a)

By painting a masterpiece

b)

By designing a war machine

c)

By performing with a silver lyre shaped like a horse's skull

d)

By giving a philosophical lecture

131.

What was Leonardo commissioned to sculpt in Milan?

a)

A statue of a lion

b)

A statue of a horse

c)

A statue of a man

d)

A statue of a woman

132.

What material did the duke need for making cannons?

a)

Gold

b)

Silver

c)

Bronze

d)

Iron

133.

What was the subject of Leonardo's mural in the monastery?

a)

The birth of Christ

b)

The last meal of Jesus with his disciples

c)

The resurrection of Christ

d)

The crucifixion of Christ

134.

How did Leonardo create his unique fresco technique?

a)

By using only water-based paints

b)

By using a mixture of oil and water paints on dry plaster

c)

By painting on canvas instead of plaster

d)

By using only acrylic paints

135.

What happened to Leonardo's horse statue project?

a)

It was completed successfully

b)

It was destroyed by the French

c)

The materials were repurposed for cannons

d)

It was stolen

136.

What was the Louvre like before 1911?

a)

Crowded with visitors

b)

Quiet and rarely visited

c)

A major tourist attraction

d)

Famous for art events

137.

What was the main reason people visited the Louvre after the Mona Lisa theft?

a)

To see other artworks

b)

To look at the empty space where the Mona Lisa used to hang

c)

To buy souvenirs

d)

To attend events

138.

Who criticized the Louvre’s negligence in protecting its artworks?

a)

Franz Kafka

b)

Max Brod

c)

Guillaume Apollinaire

d)

King Charles VIII

139.

How was the global reaction to the Mona Lisa theft described?

a)

Indifference

b)

A great shock

c)

A sense of humor

d)

Excitement over art

140.

Why was the fake letter from the Mona Lisa to L’Autorité newspaper humorous?

a)

Because she claimed to have kidnapped herself

b)

Because she revealed the identity of the thief

c)

Because she talked about her mysterious smile

d)

Because she mocked modern art

141.

What is Joseph’s nickname given by his Grandmum?

a)

Little Oak

b)

Superman

c)

Little Nut

d)

Braveheart

142.

What does Joseph compare his life to?

a)

A rollercoaster

b)

A comic book

c)

A puzzle

d)

A dream

143.

Why does Joseph admire superheroes?

a)

They are strong

b)

They always find a solution

c)

They save others

d)

All of the above

144.

What is Joseph allergic to?

a)

Nuts

b)

Pollen

c)

Poison ivy

d)

Bees

145.

What does Joseph compare Mom to when she prepares to leave?

a)

A bird flying away

b)

A butterfly

c)

A pilot preparing for takeoff

d)

A runner preparing for a race

146.

How does Joseph react when Mom leaves during her first takeoff?

a)

He runs after the car on her Big Wheel

b)

He goes back inside the house

c)

He starts crying on the porch (*porch: a small area at the entrance to a building)

d)

He asks Mom where she’s going

147.

What does Joseph compare his living situation to when staying in the car with his Grandmum?

a)

Being in a fishbowl where everyone can see them

b)

Being trapped in a cave

c)

Being a superhero

d)

Being on a train

148.

What sacrifices did Grandmum have to make due to "The Mess with Mom"?

a)

She had to sell the house

b)

She had to leave her job

c)

She had to take care of Joseph's siblings

d)

She had to move to another state

149.

What does SNAP mean?

a)

Super Nutrition Assistance Program

b)

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

c)

Special Needs Assistance Program

d)

Standard Nutrition Aid Program

150.

What does Joe say his mom leaving is like?

a)

A jack-in-the-box

b)

A roller coaster

c)

A magic trick

d)

A disappearing act

151.

Why does Joseph and his Grandmum take extra paper towels from public restrooms?

a)

They are running a business

b)

Food stamps don’t cover paper products.

c)

They like collecting paper towels

d)

They are preparing for an emergency

152.

What does Nick do that helps Joseph and his Grandmum?

a)

He offers them food

b)

He finds them a mobile home to live in

c)

He gives them money

d)

He buys them new clothes

153.

What nickname does Joe give to the mobile home?

a)

The Overripe Banana

b)

The Big Apple

c)

The Cozy Cottage

d)

The Rolling Stone

154.

Who is Uncle Frankie?

a)

The owner of the King of the Castle mobile home park

b)

Joe's school teacher

c)

A famous musician

d)

Joe's next-door neighbor

155.

To what did Joseph compare his grandmother's arm?

a)

Captain America's shield

b)

A superhero

c)

A warm blanket

d)

A healthy tree

156.

What does Joseph's Grandmum plan to do with the yard at the new home?

a)

Build a playground

b)

Grow a garden with vegetables

c)

Raise animals

d)

Add a swimming pool

157.

What does the teacher do to help students who receive free meals?

a)

She changes the system so they don’t have to announce it

b)

She gives them extra food

c)

She talks to their parents

d)

She brings them lunch from home

158.

What does the "reticulated python" mean in the poem?

a)

Poverty and it's really hard for their lives

b)

A real snake in their garden

c)

A friend who betrayed them

d)

The school’s strict rules

159.

What does Joseph wish for while looking at the stars?

a)

To be a famous chef

b)

To be a professional basketball player

c)

To move to a bigger house

d)

To travel the world

160.

Where do Grandmum and Joseph go for supper?

(*supper: last meal of the day)

a)

A restaurant

b)

A soup kitchen

c)

A friend’s house

d)

A fast food restaurant