From The Mixed-Up Files Chapters 5&6

1. Which artist did some people believe had carved the angel?

Michelangelo

Da Vinci

Mrs. Frankweiler

Unknown

Some people believed that Michelangelo had carved the angel.

Explanation

Some people believed that Michelangelo had carved the angel.

2. How did Jamie and Claudia get additional money?

They broke into the cash register at the snack bar.

They found money on the floor of the fountain.

They were begging for money from museum visitors.

They didn't need anymore money.

Jamie and Claudia were able to get additional money by finding it on the floor of the fountain.

Explanation

Jamie and Claudia were able to get additional money by finding it on the floor of the fountain.

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

The bathrooms were going to be locked at night.

They were talking about Claudia and Jamie running away.

The museum is moving the angel statue to a different place.

The museum will be selling the angel statue.

Jamie heard that the museum is moving the angel statue to a different place while hiding in the men's restroom.

Explanation

Jamie heard that the museum is moving the angel statue to a different place while hiding in the men's restroom.

4. How did Jamie tease Claudia with a candy bar?

He rolled it in dirt and ate it.

Nothing; he threw the candy bar away.

Jamie is allergic to chocolate.

He took a bite and pretended to pass out.

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 be concerned for Jamie's well-being.

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 be concerned for Jamie's well-being.

5. How did Claudia and Jamie write the letter to the museum?

They found a typewriter outside a store.

They hand wrote the letter.

They had a stranger send the letter.

They used a computer and emailed it to the museum.

Claudia and Jamie wrote the letter to the museum by finding a typewriter outside a store.

Explanation

Claudia and Jamie wrote the letter to the museum by finding a typewriter outside a store.

6. What clue did Claudia and Jamie find on the pedestal?

Michelangelo's signature.

Michelangelo's fingerprint.

Marks left by a beer can.

Three intersecting circles with an "M" inside one of them.

Claudia and Jamie found three intersecting circles with an "M" inside one of them on the pedestal. This clue suggests that Michelangelo's work is somehow connected to the pedestal or the object it supports. It could indicate that the pedestal was designed by Michelangelo or that it is related to his artwork in some way. This clue is significant because it provides a direct link between Michelangelo and the pedestal, helping Claudia and Jamie in their quest for answers.

Explanation

Claudia and Jamie found three intersecting circles with an "M" inside one of them on the pedestal. This clue suggests that Michelangelo's work is somehow connected to the pedestal or the object it supports. It could indicate that the pedestal was designed by Michelangelo or that it is related to his artwork in some way. This clue is significant because it provides a direct link between Michelangelo and the pedestal, helping Claudia and Jamie in their quest for answers.

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

He was to find books about the museum.

He was to find pictures of Angel.

He was to help Claudia read.

He was to find pictures of Michelangelo.

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

Explanation

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

8. To whom did Claudia send a letter?

To a newspaper reporter.

To their parents.

To Mrs. Frankweiler.

To the head of the museum.

Claudia sent a letter to the head of the museum. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking about the recipient of Claudia's letter, and the answer "To the head of the museum" indicates that the letter was addressed to the museum's leader.

Explanation

Claudia sent a letter to the head of the museum. This can be inferred from the fact that the question is asking about the recipient of Claudia's letter, and the answer "To the head of the museum" indicates that the letter was addressed to the museum's leader.

9. Where did Claudia and Jamie find the answer to the riddle about the mark on the bottom of the statue?

On the cover of a book in the museum bookshop.

They read about it in the newspaper.

They asked the head of the museum.

They read it in a dictionary at the museum.

Claudia and Jamie found the answer to the riddle about the mark on the bottom of the statue on the cover of a book in the museum bookshop.

Explanation

Claudia and Jamie found the answer to the riddle about the mark on the bottom of the statue on the cover of a book in the museum bookshop.

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

Greenwich Public Library

Metropolitan Museum of Art Library

Barnes and Noble book store

New York City Public Library

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

Explanation

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

From The Mixed-up Files Chapters 5&6