The Painting
What famous artist painted the missing artwork?
Johannes Vermeer
How many squares make up a pentomino?
Five
Who sent the mysterious letters at the beginning of the story?
Ms. Hussey
In what city does the story take place?
Chicago
Why is Vermeer important in Chasing Vermeer?
A stolen Vermeer painting is the center of the mystery
What happens to the Vermeer painting?
It is stolen
Calder uses pentominoes to represent what?
Letters / clues
The letters sent in newspaper after the painting was stolen were full of what?
Clues and puzzles
What building is important to the mystery?
The Art Institute of Chicago
How many actual vermeer paintings are there?
not 100% sure but between 34 - 37
Why is the painting important?
It is valuable and mysterious
Pentominoes help solve what part of the story?
The mystery of where the painting is
The letters challenge readers to do what?
Solve the mystery
Petra and Calder often meet where to talk?
School or neighborhood
How many children did Vermeer have?
11 but not all of them survived
The mystery of the painting involves how many suspects?
Accept either Not sure or more than1 but less than 6
There are how many different pentomino shapes?
12
Petra and Calder must use what skill to understand clues?
Problem-solving and/or teamwork
What is the name of the school where Calder and Petra go?
University of Chicago Laboratory School or Lab School
What did Vermeer's parents do for a living?
They owned and operated a tavern/inn
The painting becomes a symbol of what idea?
Mystery and truth
Using pentominoes helps Calder think in what way?
Visually and/or logically
Who were the 3 who actually received the mysterious letters at the beginning of Chasing Vermeer
Ms. Hussey, Mr. Watch, and Mrs. Sharpe
Where did Calder and Petra find the stolen Vermeer painting "A Lady Writing"?
Delia Dell Hall
How old was Vermeer when he passed away?
43 years old but will accept answer within 3 years before or after.