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

Multiple Choice and Long Answer questions create ideal opportunities for whole-book review, unit exam, or summative assessments.

Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following topics mentioned in Mrs. Frankweiler’s letter foreshadows Saxonberg’s identity as Claudia and Jamie’s grandfather?

A) He has been worried lately.

B) He is interested in law and taxes.

C) He visited Mrs. Frankweiler recently.

D) He is unfamiliar with Mrs. Frankweiler’s writing.

2. Which of the following best describes Claudia and Jamie’s differing personality traits?

A) Jamie is cautious, while Claudia is daring.

B) Jamie likes to spend money, while Claudia prefers to save it.

C) Jamie excels at grammar, while Claudia excels at math.

D) Jamie would rather sleep outside, while Claudia enjoys indoor comforts.

3. Which of the following best summarizes Claudia’s feelings about her daily life at home as the novel opens?

A) She is confused and wants to show her gratitude to her siblings.

B) She is angry and struggles not to be violent.

C) She is bored and wishes her family appreciated her more.

D) She is afraid and wonders how to cope.

4. Which best describes the tone of Mrs. Frankweiler’s comments to Saxonberg throughout the novel?

A) Sarcastic

B) Amused

C) Harsh

D) Sheepish

5. What does Angel come to represent to Claudia?

A) The joy awaiting her in heaven.

B) Her quest to understand herself and return home changed.

C) The potential for her personal relationships to be restored.

D) The drawbacks of increasing independence.