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How are Calder and Petra different?
Calder is an only child who considers himself a “problem solver. He mutters to himself and “always looks like he just woke up.” He is quiet and shy. Petra is shy, shaped like a lima bean and wears thick glasses. She has 4 younger siblings.
What do Petra and Calder learn from their call to the National Gallery in New York?
In Chapter Ten, Calder calls Petra and tells her they should call the National Gallery to see if The Lady Writing was there. They are both worried about her. They learn she is on her way to the Art Institute in Chicago for an art show opening the following week.
What happened in Chapter 8 of Chasing Vermeer?
In Chapter Eight, Petra’s dad is upset and brings up a letter that seems to have been very serious. Petra is not sure what all this means. It is Halloween and Petra goes as the lady from her dream, and Calder dresses up as a pentomino. In Chapter Nine, Petra and Calder study more of Vermeer’s life and work.
Who stole the Vermeer painting?
The thief was 21-year-old Mario Roymans. The police apprehended him after he made another call to the media from a petrol station.
What did Petra and Calder do to raise money?
He finds a large wardrobe that would be perfect for hiding a painting. He later tells Petra about this. Calder receives a letter from Tommy; Tommy’s stepfather has deserted them, so the kids hold a bake sale to raise money for Tommy and his mother.
Where does the Thief lead Petra and Calder to?
This clue leads them to the painting. On exiting the school, the thief begins chasing them, and Calder stays behind, urging Petra to run on with the painting. Petra and a policeman return to the playground where she last saw Calder.
Where did Petra last see Calder in Chasing Vermeer?
Petra and a policeman return to the playground where she last saw Calder. While they’re searching, the thief takes the painting out of the patrol car. Back home, Petra finds Calder unconscious with the painting under his arm in her neighbor’s treehouse.
Who is obsessed with pentominoes in Chasing Vermeer?
Calder is obsessed with pentominoes that he keeps in his pocket and uses to send and receive coded messages, while Petra is an adventurer. Ms. Hussey’s next assignment requires the children to present their interpretation of art.
Why does Petra dream about a Lady Writing?
Petra dreams about the figure in A Lady Writing long before she knows the painting exists. She believes the Lady speaks to her and treats the figure like a human being whom she is determined to save.