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What did Claudia say she wanted Jamie to do?
She wants to run away, she wants Jamie to come with her, and she wants to go to the Met because it suits her taste. When Jamie isn’t so sure about her choice of locale, she shuts him down, ignoring his tirade: “Let’s get off this bus and on the train, and I’ll tell you about it” (2.42). Okay, then.
Why was Claudia crying so much?
Claudia feels overlooked and bored with her life, so she decides to do what any normal twelve-year-old would: run away. She can’t go alone, so she picks her brother Jamie to go with her because he is rich (in kid’s terms, at least). After a false alarm of discovery, Claudia is devastated and cries.
When Claudia and Jamie were in the museum what directions did Claudia give Jamie about hiding in the men’s room?
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Chapters 3-4 Review
| A | B |
|---|---|
| What Jamie consulted to determine the direction he and Claudia were taking | A compass |
| The directions that Claudia gave to Jamie about hiding in the men’s room of the museum | Stand on it; keep his head down; keep door of booth slightly opened |
Where do Claudia and Jamie end up in Chapter 8?
Jamie and Claudia gather up their things and go to the Laundromat. They can’t resist stopping by the post office, even though it’s too early in the day for mail. Even when they’re out and about, every day is an opportunity for learning (at least according to Claudia). They go to the U.N.
Why did Claudia and Jamie decide to go to Farmington instead of their home in Greenwich?
Why did Claudia decide to go to Farmington instead of their home in Greenwich? Claudia wanted to know more about Angel by visitting Mrs. BEF whose house was in Farmington.
What story did Jamie give the tour guide at the UN about why they weren’t in school?
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Chapters 7-8 Review
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Where Jamie delievered the letter | Museum office |
| Story Jamie gave the tour guide at the U.N. about why they were not in school | Boiler in school furnace had broken, and there was no heat in the school, so classes were dismissed |