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

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

Had a good time reading, “From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler? ” What do you recall from the book? According to this quiz, you will need to comprehend why Claudia was intrigued by the tour guide, what Claudia decided she was going to do when she was grown, and what Jamie called Mrs. Frankweiler’s house. You should take this great quiz.

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1.

Why was Claudia intrigued by the tour guide?
- A.
  
  She was dressed differently than anyone Claudia knew.
- B.
  
  She spoke no English.
- C.
  
  She was wearing overalls and had blond hair.
- D.
  
  She bought Claudia and Jamie lunch at the U.N.
Correct Answer
A. She was dressed differently than anyone Claudia knew.

Explanation
Claudia was intrigued by the tour guide because she was dressed differently than anyone Claudia knew. This suggests that Claudia was curious about the tour guide's unique sense of style, which made her stand out from others. Claudia may have found this intriguing because it indicated that the tour guide had a distinct personality or cultural background that Claudia was interested in learning more about.

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2.

What did Claudia decide she was going to do when she was grown?
- A.
  
  She wanted to stay at home and help poor people.
- B.
  
  She wanted to move to a place where no one dressed as she dressed.
- C.
  
  She wanted to be in charge of a museum.
- D.
  
  She wants to be like Mrs. Frankweiler-mysterious.
Correct Answer
B. She wanted to move to a place where no one dressed as she dressed.

Explanation
Claudia decided that when she was grown, she wanted to move to a place where no one dressed as she dressed. This implies that Claudia felt different and out of place in her current environment, and she hoped to find a place where she could express herself freely without feeling judged or misunderstood.

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3.

Why was it possible that the statue had not been carved by Michelangelo, even though his mark was on the bottom?
- A.
  
  Michelangelo was not alive when the angel was sculpted.
- B.
  
  Michelangelo was only a painter.
- C.
  
  Michelangelo was made of plastic.
- D.
  
  Someone else might have sculpted the statue and used his marks.
Correct Answer
D. Someone else might have sculpted the statue and used his marks.

Explanation
The correct answer is that someone else might have sculpted the statue and used Michelangelo's marks. This is possible because it is not uncommon for artists to copy the work or style of famous artists and try to pass it off as their own. In this case, someone could have carved the statue and added Michelangelo's mark to deceive others into thinking it was his work.

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4.

After Claudia and Jamie read the letter from the museum, what did Claudia do?
- A.
  
  She laughed.
- B.
  
  She cried.
- C.
  
  She went home.
- D.
  
  She hopped on a train and went to Ohio.
Correct Answer
B. She cried.

Explanation
After reading the letter from the museum, Claudia's emotional response was to cry.

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5.

Why did Claudia and Jamie decide to go to Farmington instead of their home in Greenwich?
- A.
  
  They were tired of the museum and needed to move on.
- B.
  
  Claudia wanted to take a taxi to see the countryside.
- C.
  
  They wanted to visit Mrs. Frankweiler and ask her about the angel.
- D.
  
  They got on the wrong train.
Correct Answer
C. They wanted to visit Mrs. Frankweiler and ask her about the angel.

Explanation
Claudia and Jamie decided to go to Farmington instead of their home in Greenwich because they wanted to visit Mrs. Frankweiler and ask her about the angel. This suggests that they had a specific reason for choosing Farmington and it was related to their curiosity about the angel.

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6.

How do you think Jamie felt about Claudia getting a taxi instead of taking the bus?
- A.
  
  Upset, their money was short.
- B.
  
  Happy, they had plenty of money.
- C.
  
  Didn't bother Jamie at all.
- D.
  
  He insisted they take a bus.
Correct Answer
A. Upset, their money was short.

Explanation
Jamie felt upset because their money was short and Claudia chose to get a taxi instead of taking the bus. This suggests that Jamie may have preferred to save money by taking the bus, but Claudia's decision to spend more on a taxi caused frustration or disappointment.

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7.

What did Jamie call Mrs. Franweiler's house when he saw it?
- A.
  
  A museum.
- B.
  
  A farm.
- C.
  
  A department store.
- D.
  
  A library.
Correct Answer
A. A museum.

Explanation
When Jamie saw Mrs. Franweiler's house, he called it a museum. This suggests that the house had a lot of interesting and unique items or artifacts that resembled those found in a museum. It implies that the house was filled with objects that were worth exploring and learning about, just like in a museum.

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8.

When asked, what did Jamie say was the nature of his and Claudia's business?
- A.
  
  They were seeking information about Michelangelo.
- B.
  
  They wanted to meet Mrs. Frankweiler.
- C.
  
  They were seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.
- D.
  
  They were looking for extra money.
Correct Answer
C. They were seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.

Explanation
Jamie stated that the nature of his and Claudia's business was seeking information about the Italian Renaissance.

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9.

Who spent more time washing up at before lunch?
- A.
  
  Claudia, she took a bath.
- B.
  
  Jamie, he took a bath.
- C.
  
  Mrs. Frankweiler, she took a bath.
- D.
  
  Sheldon, he took a bath.
Correct Answer
A. Claudia, she took a bath.

Explanation
Claudia spent more time washing up before lunch because she took a bath.

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10.

What secret did Jamie accidentally tell Mrs. Frankweiler?
- A.
  
  He told her he hated baths.
- B.
  
  He told her Michelangelo sculpted angel.
- C.
  
  He told her he needed a ride home.
- D.
  
  He told her they ran away to the museum.
Correct Answer
D. He told her they ran away to the museum.

Explanation
Jamie accidentally told Mrs. Frankweiler that they ran away to the museum. This means that Jamie disclosed their secret plan of running away to Mrs. Frankweiler, which was not intentional.

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

Why was Claudia intrigued by the tour guide?

What did Claudia decide she was going to do when she was grown?

Why was it possible that the statue had not been carved by Michelangelo, even though his mark was on the bottom?

After Claudia and Jamie read the letter from the museum, what did Claudia do?

Why did Claudia and Jamie decide to go to Farmington instead of their home in Greenwich?

How do you think Jamie felt about Claudia getting a taxi instead of taking the bus?

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

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

Who spent more time washing up at before lunch?

What secret did Jamie accidentally tell Mrs. Frankweiler?