From the Missing Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler - Chapter 9

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What does 'emitted' mean?

Back

To release.

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What did Jamie like most about not being at home?

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Not having a schedule.

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Why was Claudia surprised at Jamie when he paid the cab driver?

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He gave the driver all of their money.

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Why does Claudia not want to call her parents to come pick her and Jamie up?

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She wants to solve the mystery before they go home.

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Where does Mrs. Frankweiler keep her secrets?

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In filing cabinets.

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What is the main theme of Chapter 9 in 'From the Missing Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'?

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The adventure and mystery of Claudia and Jamie's journey.

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What does it mean to 'attract attention'?

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To draw someone's notice or interest.

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What is a cab driver?

Back

A person who drives a taxi.

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What is a mystery?

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Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.

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What does it mean to 'solve a mystery'?

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To find out the truth or answer to a puzzling situation.