The Beginning
Running Away
The Museum
Angel
Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
100
Who is telling the story?
Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is telling the story.
100
Where does Claudia hide her list of instructions to Jamie?
Claudia hid her list of instructions to Jamie underneath his pillow.
100
What is the name of the museum Claudia and Jamie run away to? Where is it?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The MET) in New York City.
100
After seeing the Angel statue, what did Claudia and Jamie want to buy to learn why it was such a big deal?
They wanted to buy a New York Times newspaper.
100
Where does Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler live?
Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler lives in Farmington, Connecticut.
200
Why does Claudia want to run away?
Claudia wants to run away because she is tired of the injustice.
200
How was Claudia able to get both Jamie and herself on the train without buying a ticket?
She found a pass for a free ticket in her parents' trash can.
200
What did Claudia decide they should do to take advantage of the time they were spending in the museum?
Claudia decided they should learn everything about the museum.
200
How much did the newspaper article say that Angel was sold for?
The newspaper article said that Angel was sold for $225 at an auction.
200
Who was the owner of the Angel statue before it was sold in an auction to the museum?
Mr. and Mrs. Frankweiler were the owners. They had their own private art collection in their home at one time.
300
How old was Claudia?
Claudia was 11 years old.
300
What did Claudia like most about running away?
Claudia enjoyed planning the adventure most about running away.
300
How did Claudia and Jamie get more money?
Claudia and Jamie got more money on the floor of the fountain when they were taking baths.
300
What did Claudia and Jamie notice when they went to inspect Angel at night?
They noticed an M imprinted in the blue velvet.
300
What was the name of the file where Claudia and Jamie found information about Angel at Mrs. Frankweiler's house?
They found the information in a file called "Bologna, Italy."
400
What does Jamie everyday with his friend Bruce while they ride the bus to school?
Jamie and Bruce play cards for coins. Jamie usually wins because he cheats against Bruce.
400
What does Claudia mail when she gets off of the bus before she and Jamie leave for the museum?
She mails box-tops to a cereal company for 25 cents each.
400
Where did Claudia and Jamie sleep on the first night?
Claudia and Jamie slept in a canopy bed in the Hall of the English Renaissance on the first night.
400
How did the museum respond to Claudia and Jamie's letter?
They responded by saying they already knew about the mark, but that they were still examining other evidence because the mark could have been done by someone who was not Michelangelo.
400
Why did Mrs. Frankweiler not sell the sketch?
Mrs. Frankweiler did not sell the sketch because she wanted to keep the secret.
500
How much money did Jamie have?
Jamie had $24.43.
500
Why was Jamie's money all in change?
Jamie's money was all in change because Bruce paid him in pennies and nickels.
500
What area of the museum did Jamie choose to explore first?
Jamie chose to explore the Hall of the Italian Renaissance area of the museum first.
500
After doing more research on Michelangelo, what did they discover was the reason for an M on the velvet?
Michelangelo would chip an M into the base of the marble to identify himself as the owner.
500
Who was Saxonburg, besides Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer?
Saxonburg was Claudia and Jamie's grandfather.
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