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Chasing Vermeer test

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The letters are delivered to how many people? Three
What is the setting of the story? Chicago
Who moved to New York with his mom and step dad? Tommy
Calder spots who at Powell's Used Books? Ms. Hussy and Petra
What was the name of the book that Petra retrieved from the giveaway box? Lo!
What is the name of the missing painting? "A Lady Writing"
Who does Calder think is hiding "A Lady Writing" in her house? Mrs. Sharpe
Calder goes where in the school to look for the painting? He goes to the basement
How does Petra rescue Calder from the basement? She steals the keys from the secretary
The thief was successful in stealing the painting because.... it got people talking about art and Vermeer
Where and how did Petra and Calder find the famous painting? Petra discovers the stolen "A Lady Writing" in the Castiglione's treehouse. Calder, after a chase, pretends to be unconscious to follow the theif, who had stolen the painting. Petra found Calder unconscious in the treehouse with the painting.
What are the two reasons Vincent Watch didn't contact the police? he believes he's capable of solving the mystery himself, and he's determined to prove he's smarter than other people
What is at least one way the number "12" are important in the last chapter of the book? it's used as a clue by Calder to connect him and Petra to the thief's message and the location of the stolen painting.
What did Tommy's last letter say? Fred moved out. We want to come home, but no money.
What does Calder use to serve as a decoy for the painting? He picks up the "Slippery When Wet" sign
What injury did Calder experience while running in the playground? He got knocked off the slide and hit his head
Where did Calder and the painting hide after running from Delia Dell? The Castiglione's treehouse
What is at least one way the number "12" are important in the last chapter of the book? Secondly, the number 12 appears in the specific time when the thief's second letter is delivered, reinforcing the link to the previous clue..
What is at least one way the number "12" are important in the last chapter of the book? Finally, the 12 in the context of the thief's motive and the specific neighborhood where the letters are delivered also emphasizes the importance of the number
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