Chasing Vermeer- Study Guide

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What is the main idea of chapter 1?

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Three residents of Hyde Park receive an anonymous letter to solve a century old mystery.

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What does the anonymous letter say about what will happen if the recipient shows it to the authorities?

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They will put their lives in danger.

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Describe Miss Hussey.

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a really interesting teacher that asks the students to think outside the box and be creative.

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What are the objects that Calder keeps in his pocket?

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pentominoes

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Where does Ms. Hussey take her class on a field trip?

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to an art museum near the school

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"Some of the art was pretty gross." Identify the student who did NOT enjoy the trip.

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Denise

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Why did Petra want to spy on Ms. Hussey?

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She suspected that Ms. Hussey might be involved in the mystery with the missing painting.

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How do Petra's feelings about Powell's used Books change after she talks to Calder there?

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She sees it as a positive place where she can understand the mystery more.

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What is the animal in the first picture clue?

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Frog

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What does Ms. Hussey want her students to find?

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How letters were important to the people