From The Mixed-up Files Chapters 9 & 10

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    Who spent more time washing up at before lunch?

    • Claudia, she took a bath.
    • Jamie, he took a bath.
    • Mrs. Frankweiler, she took a bath.
    • Sheldon, he took a bath.
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This quiz assesses comprehension of Chapters 9 & 10 from 'From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'. It evaluates understanding of key plot points, character actions, and thematic elements, enhancing literary analysis skills.

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  • 2. 

    What did Jamie call Mrs. Franweiler's house when he saw it?

    • A museum

    • A farm

    • A department store.

    • A library.

    Correct Answer
    A. A museum
    Explanation
    Jamie called Mrs. Franweiler's house a museum when he saw it.

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  • 3. 

    What secret did Jamie accidentally tell Mrs. Frankweiler?

    • He told her he hated baths.

    • He told her Michelangelo sculpted angel.

    • He told her he needed a ride home.

    • He told her they ran away to the museum.

    Correct Answer
    A. He told her they ran away to the museum.
  • 4. 

    What did Mrs. Frankweiler serve for lunch?

    • Baked potatoes

    • Macaroni and cheese

    • Grilled cheese

    • Meatball subs

    Correct Answer
    A. Macaroni and cheese
    Explanation
    In the given question, it is asked what Mrs. Frankweiler served for lunch. Among the options provided, the correct answer is "Macaroni and cheese". This means that Mrs. Frankweiler prepared and served macaroni and cheese for lunch.

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  • 5. 

    Why did Mrs. Frankweiler not sell the sketch?

    • She wanted to keep the secret.

    • She never would get enough money for it.

    • There was no sketch.

    • She wanted to donate it to a museum.

    Correct Answer
    A. She wanted to keep the secret.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frankweiler did not sell the sketch because she wanted to keep the secret. This suggests that the sketch held some kind of valuable information or personal significance that she did not want to share with others. Selling it would have meant revealing the secret, so she chose to hold onto it instead.

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  • 6. 

    What was the secret?

    • Michelango did not sculpt angel.

    • There was a sketch of angel drawn by Michelangelo.

    • Angel was sculpted by an unknown artist.

    • Mrs. Frankweiler sculpted angel.

    Correct Answer
    A. There was a sketch of angel drawn by Michelangelo.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "There was a sketch of an angel drawn by Michelangelo." This is because the question asks for the secret, and out of the given options, the only one that relates to a secret is the fact that there was a sketch of an angel drawn by Michelangelo. The other options do not mention anything about a secret.

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  • 7. 

    What did Mrs. Frankweiler allow Claudia and Jamie to do in order to discover the secret of angel?

    • She sat them down and explained that angel was fake.

    • She had Sheldon give them the sketch.

    • She gave them 30 minutes to find the secret file containing the sketch.

    • She gave them one hour to find the secret file containing the sketch.

    Correct Answer
    A. She gave them one hour to find the secret file containing the sketch.
    Explanation
    Mrs. Frankweiler allowed Claudia and Jamie one hour to find the secret file containing the sketch of angel.

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  • 8. 

    When asked, what did Jamie say was the nature of his and Claudia's business?

    • They were seeking information about Michelangelo.

    • They wanted to meet Mrs. Frankweiler.

    • They were seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.

    • They were looking for extra money.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.
    Explanation
    Jamie said that the nature of his and Claudia's business was seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.

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  • 9. 

    Who was Saxonberg besides Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer?

    • Mrs. Frankweiler's husband.

    • The head of the museum.

    • The children's grandfather.

    • Mrs. Frankweiler's neighbor.

    Correct Answer
    A. The children's grandfather.
    Explanation
    Saxonberg was the children's grandfather, as mentioned in the question. There is no mention of him being Mrs. Frankweiler's lawyer, her husband, or the head of the museum.

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  • 10. 

    What did Claudia consider to be the most fun part of running away?

    • Having the secret of everything.

    • Learning about Michelangelo.

    • Discovering angel.

    • Teaching her parents a lesson.

    Correct Answer
    A. Having the secret of everything.
    Explanation
    Claudia considered having the secret of everything to be the most fun part of running away. This implies that she enjoyed the thrill and excitement of keeping her plans and actions hidden from others, which added a sense of adventure and mystery to her experience.

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