From The Mixed-up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! Trivia

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From The Mixed-up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! Trivia - Quiz

Have you ever read “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler? ” The book was written by author E. L. Konigsburg. The story is about a brother and sister who run away from home to the Metropolitan Museum in New York City. The book is a children’s mystery novel. If you are exploring for material on the book, look no further than this quiz.

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1.

Where did Claudia and Jamie go to work on the mystery of the angel?
- A.
  
  Greenwich Public library
- B.
  
  New York City Public library
- C.
  
  Metropolitan Museum of Art library
- D.
  
  Borders book store
Correct Answer
B. New York City Public library

Explanation
Claudia and Jamie went to the New York City Public library to work on the mystery of the angel.

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What task did Claudia assign to Jamie to do in their search?
- A.
  
  He was to find books about the museum.
- B.
  
  He was to find pictures of Michelangelo.
- C.
  
  He was to find pictures of Angel.
- D.
  
  He was to help Claudia read.
Correct Answer
C. He was to find pictures of Angel.

Explanation
Jamie was assigned the task of finding pictures of Angel in their search.

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3.

Which artist did some people believe had carved the angel?
- A.
  
  Michelangelo
- B.
  
  Da Vinci
- C.
  
  Mrs. Frankweiler
- D.
  
  Unknown
Correct Answer
A. Michelangelo

Explanation
Some people believed that Michelangelo had carved the angel.

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4.

How did Jamie tease Claudia with a candy bar?
- A.
  
  He rolled it in dirt and ate it.
- B.
  
  Nothing; he threw the candy bar away.
- C.
  
  Jamie is allergic to chocolate.
- D.
  
  He took a bite and pretended to pass out.
Correct Answer
D. He took a bite and pretended to pass out.

Explanation
Jamie teased Claudia with a candy bar by taking a bite and pretending to pass out. This action would have likely startled Claudia and caused her to believe that something was seriously wrong with Jamie.

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5.

What did Jamie hear while hiding in the men's restroom?
- A.
  
  The bathrooms were going to be locked at night.
- B.
  
  They were talking about Claudia and Jamie running way.
- C.
  
  The museum is moving the angel statue to a different place.
- D.
  
  The museum will be selling the angel statue.
Correct Answer
C. The museum is moving the angel statue to a different place.

Explanation
Jamie heard that the museum is moving the angel statue to a different place.

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6.

How many days had passed since they left home?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
C. 3
7.

What are other names of Claudia and Jamie?
- A.
  
  Lady Claudia
- B.
  
  Lady Clues
- C.
  
  Sir Jamie
- D.
  
  Sir James
Correct Answer(s)
A. Lady Claudia
D. Sir James

Explanation
The other names for Claudia and Jamie are Lady Claudia and Sir James.

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8.

Claudia and Jamie felt homesick.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False
9.

What was not what the children researched about?
- A.
  
  Italian Renaissance
- B.
  
  Angel
- C.
  
  Michelangelo
- D.
  
  New York City
Correct Answer
D. New York City

Explanation
The children researched about the Italian Renaissance, angels, and Michelangelo, but not about New York City.

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10.

Whose fault did it seem like that the children were not homesick to Jamie?
- A.
  
  Claudia
- B.
  
  Jamie
- C.
  
  Parents
- D.
  
  No one
Correct Answer
C. Parents

Explanation
The correct answer is "Parents." This suggests that it seemed like the fault of the parents that the children were not homesick to Jamie. This implies that the parents were responsible for creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for the children, which prevented them from feeling homesick.

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From The Mixed-up Files Of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler! Trivia

Where did Claudia and Jamie go to work on the mystery of the angel?

What task did Claudia assign to Jamie to do in their search?

Which artist did some people believe had carved the angel?

How did Jamie tease Claudia with a candy bar?

What did Jamie hear while hiding in the men's restroom?

How many days had passed since they left home?

What are other names of Claudia and Jamie?

Claudia and Jamie felt homesick.

What was not what the children researched about?

Whose fault did it seem like that the children were not homesick to Jamie?