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E. L. Konigsburg

From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1967

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. A (Prologue and Chapter 10)

2. D (Chapter 1)

3. C (Chapter 1)

4. C (Various chapters)   

5. B (Chapter 8)

6. D (Chapter 8)

7. A (Chapter 10)

8. C (Various chapters)

9. B (Chapter 9)

10. B (Chapter 9)

Long Answer

1. She faces the challenge of traveling to and hiding in the museum undetected, which helps her realize how resourceful she is. She also faces the challenge of discovering Angel’s backstory, which requires her to push past the museum’s disappointing letter to discover the truth. This teaches her that perseverance is key to accomplishment. (Various chapters)

2. Mrs. Frankweiler lives on a large, remote country estate, suggesting that she is quirky and secretive, not typical. Her home is filled with art and antiques, since she adores art, but her office resembles a laboratory, showing that she has strong scientific and categorical tendencies as well. (Chapters 9-10)

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