Chapter 1-2
Where does Claudia decide to run away?
Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
Why was Jamie annoyed as they were going to sleep?
Jamie is annoyed that they are going to sleep in such luxury; as runaways, he thinks they should sleep on floors or in the woods.
Where does Jamie decide to tour around?
Italian Renaissance
Where does Claudia insist to go to find out more about Michaelangelo?
New York Public Library
Who's point of view was presented in the beginning of the chapter?
Mrs. Frankweiler
Why was Claudia annoyed with Jamie when they arrived in New York?
They had to walk instead of riding a cab.
What was the name of the new work of art that 100,000 people had gathered to see?
Angel
How do Claudia and Jamie get more money?
They find it in the fountain when they take a bath there.
How did Jamie say he always managed to win the cards games he played with Bruce?
He would cheat.
What was Claudia's plan when they arrived in the museum?
They will check out of the museum at 4:30, leave the museum by the front door, and then re-enter from the back door that leads from the parking lot to the Children's Museum.
Why did Claudia shove him out of the range of the photographer?
Her parents might find out where they are.
What symbol has been impressed on the soft fabric?
Three overlapping circles with an ‘M’ in the center.
What does Jamie initially think when Claudia mentioned about running away?
Jamie thinks they will be hiding out in the woods.
To whom does Claudia address her letter for?
1 is for her parents and 1 is for a cereal company so she can receive twenty-five cents.
From whom did the museum purchase the new statue?
Mrs. Basil Frankweiler
What did the children decide to do to find out more about Angel?
They decide to write an anonymous letter to the director of the museum.
What does Claudia find while emptying the waste baskets?
A ten-ride ticket with only nine rides punched out.
Despite being very hungry, they change into their pajamas in the dark and hop into the heat canopy bed - which is much more dusty and musty-smelling than they anticipated.
Is this True of False?
True
How do experts determine the authenticity of a piece of artwork?
They gather evidence like sketches, diaries, sales records, and see what tools were used and how.
What did they use to type their letter for the director?
Typewriter from of Olivetti's