Petra
What is Petra’s last name?
Andalee
What does Calder collect that helps solve the mystery?
Pentominoes
What subject does Mrs. Hussey teach?
English
What is Tommy's last name
Segovia
Who was the character in the story who was the most annoying to Calder and Petra?
Denise Dodge
What special ability does Petra have that helps solve mysteries?
She sees patterns and connections
What is Calder’s last name?
Pillay
What unusual thing does Mrs. Hussey often do with her class?
She teaches based on what the students want to learn and loves asking mysterious or deep questions
Tommy is connected to which important adult character?
His uncle (Xavier)
Petra’s father works in what general field?
a physicist who worked at the university
What famous book is Petra reading during the story?
Lo!
Calder uses pentominoes to help him do what?
Think and solve problems
Mrs. Hussey encourages students to think in what way?
Creatively / differently
Tommy’s disappearance is connected to what bigger mystery?
The stolen painting
Who owns Powell’s Books?
Mr. Watch
Petra believes everything in life is connected to what idea?
Patterns
Calder often trusts what to guide his decisions?
Intuition (or instinct)
What kind of classroom environment does she create?
an open one where students can share their ideas and discuss things.
Tommy’s situation helps Petra and Calder do what?
Solve the mystery
What is Vermeer famous for?
His paintings
What does Petra find on the train tracks?
a copy of the Invisible Man
How many siblings does Calder have?
none
In Chasing Vermeer, Mrs. Hussey wants her students to help her with what?
Art and puzzles
Tommy is eventually found where?
Hidden during the mystery (rescued safely)
Where did Vermeer live growing up?
in the Dutch city of Delft