CLAUDIA
Claudia's last name
What is Kincaid?
How old was Jamie?
He was 9 years old.
What did it cost to get into the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
It didn't cost anything. It was free.
To what location did Claudia want to run away?
She wanted to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Who is the author of the book?
The author is E.L. Konigsburg.
She was tired of injustice in her family.
She was tired of monotony (sameness) of everything.
What card game would Jamie play on the bus with his friend?
He played War.
What very special exhibit did Claudia and Jamie see on their second day in the museum?
They saw an angel statue that was possibly made by Michelangelo.
Where did Claudia and Jamie take baths in the museum?
They took baths in a fountain near the museum restaurant.
Who narrates the story?
The narrator is Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
What was Claudia's plan for what they would do each day in the museum?
They would take turns picking a gallery and learning everything they could about the art in it.
About how much money did Jamie bring along on the day they ran away?
He brought $20- $25 ($24.43, to be exact).
How long did Claudia and Jamie live in the museum?
They lived in the museum for one week.
Where did Claudia and Jamie find a book that explained what the mark on the blue velvet was?
They found the book in the museum gift shop.
How did Mrs. Frankweiler know about Claudia and Jamie?
She read about them as missing children in several newspapers.
What two things did Claudia use as suitcases?
She used her violin and book bag.
What job did Claudia assign to Jamie?
He was the treasurer.
He would keep track of the money and make all the decisions about money.
What did Claudia, Jamie, and Mrs. Frankweiler eat for lunch?
They ate nouilles et fromage en casserole (macaroni and cheese).
Why did Claudia and Jamie buy train tickets to Farmington, Connecticut?
They wanted to visit Mrs. Frankweiler to talk with her about Angel.
What does EMERGED mean? (from Chapter 2)
Emerged means to move out or away from something and come into view.
What did Claudia use to write the letter to the head of the museum?
She used a typewriter on a stand outside of a store.
What did Jamie overhear in the bathroom one evening?
Workers said they were going to move Angel.
What was the label on the file folder in which Claudia and Jamie found the information about Angel?
The label said Bologna, Italy.
Where did Mrs. Frankweiler hide while she watched Claudia and Jamie look through her files?
She hid in a large closet.
What is the meaning of PERILOUS? (Chapter 4)
Perilous means dangerous, risky, or full of peril.