Characters & Decisions
Who did Claudia choose to run away with?
Jamie
Where did Claudia and Jamie run away to?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Who did experts believe may have created Angel?
Michelangelo
What does the word “adjust” mean?
A. Change something so it works better
B. Give more to someone
C. Think that something will certainly happen
A. Change something so it works better
What is the exposition of the story?
a) Claudia and Jamie discover the clue about Angel
b) Claudia feels unappreciated and plans to run away
c) Mrs. Frankweiler drives them home
d) The mystery of Angel is solved
b) Claudia feels unappreciated and plans to run away
Why did Claudia want to run away?
She felt unappreciated and tired of doing so much work
How did they get extra money while living in the museum?
They collected coins from the fountain
What kinds of evidence do experts use to prove artwork is authentic?
Sketches, diaries, sales records, tools used, etc.
What does “jostling” mean?
A. Playing a game
B. Pushing or shoving while moving
C. Walking slowly and calmly
B. Pushing or shoving while moving
Which event is part of the rising action?
a) Jamie and Claudia investigate the Angel statue
b) Claudia returns home
c) Mrs. Frankweiler reveals the truth
d) Claudia decides to stay home
a) Jamie and Claudia investigate the Angel statue
How did Jamie save so much money?
He won money gambling/card games with Bruce, he also never spent much on other things
What was the name of the statue everyone wanted to see?
Why was the museum’s letter disappointing?
It said the museum already knew about the clue
What is a “penny pincher”?
Someone very careful with money, someone who doesn't want to spend much money
What is the climax of the story?
a) Claudia chooses Jamie to come with her
b) The children collect coins from the fountain
c) Jamie and Claudia discover Michelangelo created Angel
d) The children arrive at the museum
c) Jamie and Claudia discover Michelangelo created Angel
What fake name did Jamie use for the post office box?
Angelo Michaels
Why didn’t Claudia want to tell Mrs. Frankweiler where they had been hiding?
She wanted to use it as a bargaining tool (Something to help them make a deal) / keep the secret
Why did Mrs. Frankweiler sell the statue for such a low price?
She enjoyed the mystery and excitement
What does the word “discover” mean?
To find or learn something new
Which event is part of the falling action?
a) Claudia decides to run away
b) Mrs. Frankweiler helps the children return home
c) The children sneak into the museum
d) Jamie wins money from Bruce
b) Mrs. Frankweiler helps the children return home
What secret did Jamie and Claudia discover about Saxonberg?
He was their grandfather
How did Jamie and Claudia return home?
In Mrs. Frankweiler’s Rolls Royce
Who was discovered to be the true creator of Angel?
Michelangelo
Arrange the words in a complete sentence that makes sense:
morning to breakfast money they enough in have the buy
A. They have enough money to buy breakfast in the morning.
B. They have breakfast in the morning to buy enough money.
C. Breakfast in the morning they have enough money to buy.
A. They have enough money to buy breakfast in the morning.
What is the resolution of the story?
a) The mystery of Angel begins
b) Claudia and Jamie hide in the museum
c) Claudia returns home after learning important lessons
d) Jamie creates a fake name for the mailbox
c) Claudia returns home after learning important lessons