Salisbury Township School District

Imagine you’re one of the three characters to receive the mysterious letter. How would you respond to the letter? Would you keep the secret? Explain in one or more complete paragraphs, using details from the story to support your answer.

What do you think Picasso meant when he said, "Art is a lie, but a lie that tells the truth"? Answer in a complete paragraph using two or more details from the book to support your answer. Reference the page number(s) after your details. Then respond to two of your classmates posts.

What is suspicious about Petra’s parents’ discussion at the beginning of Chapter 8? Answer in a complete paragraph using at least two specific details from the book to support your answer. Reference the page numbers where you found the supporting details. Be clear, concise, and thorough in your explanation. Then respond to two of your classmates posts. You may not reply to the same people as you did in question one.

Who do you think received the three letters? Why? Post your prediction and reasons, using information from the book to support your prediction.

Question 1: Do you agree with Petra and Calder’s theory that Ms. Hussey may have recieved a letter? Why or why not?

Question 2: Where do you think the painting is hidden? Why?

How did the book, THE VERMEER DILEMMA: WHAT HAPPENS NOW?, change the way ordinary people look at art? Has your opinion of art changed as you read CHASING VERMEER? Explain your answers with supporting details from the text.

Do you think the painting was stolen for a good reason? Is it possible to do something which seems wrong (or against the law), for a positive outcome? Explain in detail your reasoning.