From The Mixed-up Files- Chap 1&2

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    Why did Jamie have so much money?

    • He worked extra jobs around the neighborhood.
    • He had no money.
    • He stole from his younger brother.
    • He saved his allowance and by cheating at cards.
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This quiz assesses understanding of the first two chapters of 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'. It evaluates reasons behind Claudia's decision to run away, her planning skills, and financial insights, enhancing comprehension and critical thinking.

From The Mixed-up Files- Chap 1&2 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Why did Jamie make so much noise as he walked off the bus?

    • He was carrying $24.24 in coins.

    • He kept bumping into the bus seats.

    • He was tripping over his shoelaces.

    • He was hitting his instrument case on every seat in the bus.

    Correct Answer
    A. He was carrying $24.24 in coins.
    Explanation
    Jamie made so much noise as he walked off the bus because he was carrying a large amount of coins, specifically $24.24. The jingling and clinking of the coins would have created a loud noise as he moved.

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  • 3. 

    Why did Claudia feel that she needed to run away?

    • Her brothers told her to run away.

    • She wasn't feeling appreciated at home.

    • She wanted more chores at home.

    • She disliked school and never wanted to go back.

    Correct Answer
    A. She wasn't feeling appreciated at home.
    Explanation
    Claudia felt the need to run away because she wasn't feeling appreciated at home. This suggests that she felt undervalued and perhaps neglected by her family, which made her want to escape from that environment. It implies that Claudia's emotional well-being was affected by the lack of appreciation she received at home, leading her to consider running away as a solution to her unhappiness.

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  • 4. 

    What was in the two letters that Claudia mailed when she and Jamie got off the train?

    • Letters to Claudia's pen pals.

    • Letter to her parents and to a cereal company for a refund.

    • Letters to her brothers.

    • Letters to the bus driver and train conductor.

    Correct Answer
    A. Letter to her parents and to a cereal company for a refund.
    Explanation
    Claudia mailed two letters when she and Jamie got off the train. One letter was addressed to her parents, most likely to let them know about their current location and their plans. The other letter was addressed to a cereal company, requesting a refund. This suggests that Claudia had purchased a cereal that she was dissatisfied with and wanted to return it for a refund.

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  • 5. 

    What did Claudia like most about the idea of running away?

    • She wouldn't have to take anymore baths.

    • She wouldn't have to do anymore laundry.

    • She enjoyed planning the adventure.

    • Riding the schoolbus.

    Correct Answer
    A. She enjoyed planning the adventure.
    Explanation
    Claudia liked planning the adventure the most about the idea of running away.

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  • 6. 

    When did Claudia's "fiscal week" begin?

    • Sunday

    • Monday

    • Wednesday

    • Saturday

    Correct Answer
    A. Wednesday
    Explanation
    Claudia's "fiscal week" begins on Wednesday.

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  • 7. 

    Where did Claudia tell Jamie to hide his trumpet?

    • In his wastebasket.

    • In the blanket at the foot of his bed.

    • Under his bed.

    • In the shower.

    Correct Answer
    A. In the blanket at the foot of his bed.
    Explanation
    Claudia told Jamie to hide his trumpet in the blanket at the foot of his bed. This suggests that Claudia believed hiding the trumpet in the blanket would be an effective way to conceal it.

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  • 8. 

    In well-written sentences, describe Claudia's plan for the runaway trip.

  • 9. 

    Explain why the bus driver didn't discover Claudia and Jamie hiding on the bus.

  • 10. 

    In your own words explain why Claudia didn't want her parents to call the FBI.

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