From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler Study Guide

Front

What does the word 'persuade' mean?

Back

To convince someone to do or believe something.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

Front

What does the word 'extravagant' mean?

Back

Wasteful, lavish, and irresponsible.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

What does the word 'preoccupied' mean?

Back

Busy with; wrapped up in.

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Front

How do Claudia and Jamie get more money in Chapter 5?

Back

They take coins out of the fountain.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

Which of the following does NOT occur in the story?

Back

Claudia and Jamie get caught hiding on the school bus.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Front

What is the main theme of 'From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler'?

Back

The importance of family, adventure, and self-discovery.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

Front

Who are the main characters in the story?

Back

Claudia Kincaid and her brother Jamie.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What motivates Claudia to run away?

Back

She feels unappreciated and wants to experience a different life.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is the setting of the story?

Back

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Front

What is one challenge Claudia and Jamie face while living in the museum?

Back

Finding food and money to survive.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2