361 Questions
What caused the mason to lose his footing on the roof?
A chunk of brick broke loose from the chimney
What did the mason feel as he looked around from the highest level of the roof?
Lucky and almost invisible up in the trees
What did the mason notice about the building just before he fell?
It seemed to have come alive, twitching like an animal
What did the mason see just before he landed heavily on the balcony outside the dining room?
Copper gutters flashed by
What does Tommy have a passion for collecting?
Fish-related items
Who discusses the Robie House as a potential piece of art?
Ms. Hussey, their teacher
What prompted Tommy's family to move to New York?
His stepfather's involvement in a theft
Where did Tommy's real dad die?
South America
Who is described as having curly hair, thick glasses, and small, quick hands?
Petra
Why did Tommy and his mother move back to Chicago?
Tommy's mother took a job at the University of Chicago’s library
Who is set to be torn apart near the Robie House?
The Robie House
What is the color of Tommy Segovia's old house when he returns to Chicago?
Green
What confuses the students in Ms. Hussey's class?
Ms. Hussey's unusual behavior and discussion about life and art
Where does Tommy's mother work?
The library
Who is described as different, with tied sneakers and a new friend named Petra?
Calder
What is the fate of the Robie House?
It will be cut into sections and donated to museums due to structural issues
Who does Tommy live near?
The Robie House
What intrigued Tommy about the quotes on the wall in Ms. Hussey's classroom?
A quote by Norman Maclean about seeing the invisible
What is the significance of the Robie House?
It is considered a masterpiece of twentieth-century architecture and a significant part of American domestic architecture
What does an ambulance take from the Robie House to the hospital?
A mason
What did Calder and Petra discover, gaining praise as detectives?
A stolen painting by Vermeer
Why did the Robie House fall into disrepair?
The Chicago Theological Seminary allowed it to fall into disrepair
Who has a strained interaction after class?
Tommy and Calder
Which grade has a new young teacher named Ms. Isabel Hussey?
Sixth grade
What prompts discussion and contemplation among the students?
The fate of the Robie House
What does Tommy consider sneaking into at the Robie House?
The garden
What does Tommy feel he missed out on by being away for a year?
Significant glory
Who seems disinterested in the discussion about the Robie House?
Denise Dodge
What does Tommy have a special connection to?
Fish
Who is described as having a classroom adorned with newspaper articles, quotes, and paper footprints of all sizes?
Ms. Isabel Hussey
What does Tommy contemplate?
The implications of the Robie House's fate
Who has unique features and works at the library?
Zelda Segovia
What intrigued Tommy about the quote by John Dewey in Ms. Hussey's classroom?
The concept of art as communication
What does Ms. Hussey discuss with the class?
The concept of 'plunder in the name of salvation'
What does Tommy contemplate his potential discovery in at the Robie House?
The garden
What does the story set the stage for involving art, friendship, and finding oneself?
A mystery
What prompts Tommy's struggle at school?
The embarrassment of the situation
Who does Tommy believe would have been a better finder of the stolen painting by Vermeer?
Himself
What is the current job of Tommy's mother?
She works at the University of Chicago’s library
What deeply affects Tommy in the story?
The stolen painting by Vermeer
What did Ms. Hussey call the kids' ability to work together to solve problems?
Collaborative problem-solving
What color were the words highlighted in on the first page of The Invisible Man?
Orange
What did Petra find in the back pocket of her jeans?
The book The Invisible Man
What did Calder and Petra wonder as they slid back down the embankment?
If three could collaborate
What did the University of Chicago announce about the Robie House?
They planned to dismantle it due to financial constraints and safety concerns
What did the crew begin planning for the Robie House?
Dismantling, starting on June 21
What was the fate of the Robie House in 1941?
It faced demolition for student housing, but Frank Lloyd Wright saved it
What is the significance of the Robie House?
It embodies Frank Lloyd Wright's unique architectural vision
What did the university defend its decision as?
A move to provide access to Wright's work for millions of people worldwide
What did Wright persuade a developer to do in 1957 regarding the Robie House?
Buy it to save it from being torn down
What did the university later do to the Robie House?
Remodeled the interior
What is the description of the Robie House's architecture?
Revolutionary with innovative design elements
What did the university declare about the Robie House's condition in 1957?
Dangerous and planned to tear it down
What was the response of the students to the news about the Robie House?
Expressed their desire to visit the house and come up with ideas
What is ironic about Wright's focus on play space in the design of the Robie House?
Given his personal circumstances at the time
What was the reaction of Ms. Hussey to the news about the Robie House?
She was deeply affected and shared her personal thoughts with the class
What activity does Calder engage in, given by Mrs. Sharpe?
Playing with pentominoes
What does Petra find in the book that intrigues her?
An underlined passage
What does Calder contemplate the meaning of?
Life & Art
What does Tommy find and share with Calder?
A carved stone
What does Calder daydream about using for educational purposes?
Pentominoes
What does the narrative hint at involving the characters and their discoveries?
A developing mystery
What do the setting and activities suggest a focus on?
Mystery & Creativity
What does the narrative build tension and anticipation for?
Further developments
What does the text offer clues and details that contribute to?
The story's unfolding mystery
What does Calder experience while arranging pentominoes?
A sense of déjà vu
What does the narrative provide insights into?
The characters' personalities and relationships
What does Calder try to involve Tommy and Petra in, encountering resistance from Tommy?
His discoveries
What do Calder and Petra experiment with at the Robie House?
Pentominoes
What does Petra recall seeing made up of letters from 'ART & LIFE'?
The words 'fear it'
Who is hired to take apart the Robie House?
Henry Dare
What does Henry Dare reflect on while in the hospital after a fall?
The symmetry of his situation
What do the characters believe the Robie House can potentially be built from?
Pentominoes
What does Petra feel about the building at the Robie House?
It doesn't want them there
What does Tommy contemplate about the Robie House?
Sneaking into it
What does the text hint at regarding the Robie House and its characters?
Supernatural or unexplained events
What do Calder and Petra see moving through the windows at the Robie House?
A flicker of light
What did Petra notice just before a puff of air knocked over Calder's pentominoes?
A flicker of light
What does Henry Dare mutter about while reflecting on his situation?
Something against nature
What do Calder and Petra believe can potentially help save the Robie House?
Pentominoes
What is the main focus of the narrative in the text?
Mystery, friendship, self-image, and personal growth
What does Petra contemplate while observing pansies?
The idea of seeing more in less
What does Calder ask Petra not to tell Tommy about?
The book from LIFEART
What upsets Petra at the bakery?
A sexist comment made by Tommy
What does Petra learn the meaning of during a happy day with her family?
Epiphany
What does the narrative capture about Petra's experiences?
Her internal struggle, friendships, and experiences
What does Tommy have a special connection to in the story?
Art and mystery
What does Petra feel a bit better about after realizing something?
Her appearance
What does the stranger in the text scare everyone with?
His ghastly bandaged face
What does Petra find and visit, feeling creeped out by both?
The Invisible Man and the Robie House
What does the text capture about the narrative's themes?
Mystery, friendship, self-image, and personal growth
What does Calder share with Petra, sparking a discussion about a mysterious man?
Words from LIFEART
What raises suspicions about the stranger in 'The Invisible Man'?
His refusal to remove his hat, coat, or goggles
What does Petra feel while reading about the stranger's unsettling behavior in 'The Invisible Man'?
A sense of unease
What does the protagonist question about the restoration project of the house?
Whether the building is angry with him
What concerns the protagonist about the plan to preserve the house's pieces in museums?
Feeling it would be sacrilegious
What is the narrative of 'The Invisible Man' focused on?
Supernatural encounters and mysterious events
What does the story in 'The Invisible Man' begin with?
A stranger arriving at an English inn during a snowstorm
What does the text in 'The Invisible Man' create a sense of?
Tension and mystery
What does the protagonist question about his family in relation to the restoration project?
How his family would feel about the project
What does Petra become engrossed in reading before the completion of the Robie House?
The Invisible Man
What does the narrative in 'The Invisible Man' evoke in Petra?
A feeling of unease and suspense
What does the protagonist worry about in relation to the plan for the Robie House's pieces?
That the plan would be sacrilegious
What does the protagonist feel the house is trying to do?
Communicate with him
What does Petra learn about the word 'epiphany'?
It means a moment of sudden recognition
What does Petra notice about the pansies in the yard next door?
They have markings that resemble eyes and a mouth
What realization does Petra have about looking at 'less'?
The more you look at less, the more less becomes more
How does Petra feel about the details around her on that day?
Every detail felt deliberate and extraordinary
What does Petra witness at the Robie House that makes her uncomfortable?
A window of the house swinging open and a shadow inside
What does Tommy observe the class doing from his apartment?
Sketching on the balcony
What does the man with a hard hat inform Petra and Calder about the Robie House?
The house is condemned and dangerous
What does Petra and Calder agree not to do after witnessing something at the Robie House?
Not to tell anyone about what they saw
What does Ms. Hussey instruct the students to do when they visit the Robie House?
Study art and take notes around the building
What does Petra admire about the Robie House?
The complex architecture of the house
Where does Petra settle down to sketch at the Robie House?
Outside the garage
What does Calder observe Tommy doing from his apartment?
Sneaking out for a visit to the Robie House
What does the man with a hard hat inform the kids about the Robie House's condition?
The house is condemned and dangerous
What do several kids do around the back of the Robie House?
Nothing, as no one stays there
What does Petra witness swinging open at the Robie House?
A window of the house
What does Ms. Hussey leave for Tommy before visiting the Robie House?
A note to wait in the middle school library
What do the students propose to convince the university not to cut up the Robie House for sale?
Comparing it to a priceless painting
What do Tommy, Calder, and Petra discuss on the way to the Robie House?
Strange occurrences at the Robie House
What does the text highlight about the relationship between Tommy, Calder, and Petra?
The growing bond between them
What do the students start to do when they arrive at the Robie House?
Investigate the mysterious events
What does the story hint at regarding the three students?
Developing friendship and collaboration
What does Ms. Hussey encourage the students to do regarding the Robie House?
Research the house further
What do Calder and Petra ask Tommy to help them with at his apartment?
Their research on the Robie House
What does the text set the stage for involving the Robie House?
Further exploration and discovery
What do the students propose to do to save the Robie House?
Convincing the university not to cut up the house
What do Tommy, Calder, and Petra discuss on the way to the Robie House?
Strange occurrences at the Robie House
What do the students start to do when they arrive at the Robie House?
Investigate the mysterious events
What does the story hint at regarding the three students?
Developing friendship and collaboration
What causes an altercation between Calder and Tommy?
An argument over a piece of croissant
What does Ms. Hussey instruct the class to think about regarding the Robie House?
Whether it is a piece of art and how they can save it
What does Tommy imagine the stone carving may have been part of?
A family art collection stolen from the Robie House's wealthy residents long ago
What causes Petra to feel upset and self-conscious?
A derogatory comment from Tommy
What does Tommy impulsively do with the stone carving?
Drops it into his pet fish, Goldman's, bowl
What does Tommy envision the Robie House as?
An exciting place to live, filled with opportunities for exploration and adventure
What does Calder ask Petra not to tell Tommy about?
A book they are reading
What does Ms. Hussey do when she notices Tommy's absence?
Leaves him a note
What does Tommy emphasize about the Robie House when discussing its potential as a piece of art?
Its potential for adventure and secrets
What does Tommy feel self-conscious about when questioned by his teacher, Ms. Hussey?
The secrets he mentioned about the Robie House
What causes Petra to ignore Calder when his pentominoes fall?
Tommy's derogatory comment
What does the text capture about Tommy's nature and perspective on the Robie House?
His imaginative and curious nature, his attachment to his discoveries, and his unique perspective on the Robie House
What is the students' reaction to the unexpected field trip?
Pleasure
What does Tommy compare the rules on discovering art treasures near a deserted house to?
Recovering items from shipwrecks
What does Ms. Hussey express eagerness for?
The students to arrive
What does Tommy consider the Robie House to be, contrasting with some of his classmates' views?
Inviting and full of potential
What does Calder's pentominoes falling indicate?
His excitement for the field trip
What does Ms. Hussey announce to the class?
A field trip to the Robie House
What does Tommy emphasize about the NO column's opinions when joining a discussion at school?
His disagreement with the NO column's opinions
What does Tommy wonder about the origins of the stone carving he finds?
Whether it's okay to keep it
What does Tommy consider sneaking into at the Robie House?
The attic
What does Calder inform Ms. Hussey about Tommy?
That Tommy may be late
What does Tommy have doubts about showing to his class?
The carving he found
What does Tommy feel about showing the carving to his class?
Doubts
What did Petra feel the house was responding to when she saw the three-part shape in the window?
Her silent message of sympathy towards the house
What did Petra believe the three-part shape in the window represented?
A signal directed at her
How did Petra interpret the window's response to her silent message?
As a meaningful communication from the house
What did Petra believe the window's response meant to her?
A personal connection with the house
What do Calder, Petra, and Tommy form when they each walk to different parts of Hyde Park?
A triangle
What does Henry Dare mention feeling when discussing the Robie House's mysterious movements?
Invisible
What movie do Tommy and his mom watch, which involves a photographer witnessing suspicious behavior in an apartment?
Rear Window
What pattern does Calder notice connecting the fish, the 'Invisible Man' book, and Henry Dare's story?
A thematic pattern
What does Petra imagine, which makes her feel better and leads her to arrange to meet Mrs. Sharpe for tea?
Being invisible
What does the text set the stage for?
A thrilling and suspenseful plot
What does the stranger with a cold do in his room?
Conducts scientific experiments
What does Tommy suspect is hidden in his fishbowl?
A clue to a mystery
What do Tommy and his mom watch, which involves a photographer witnessing suspicious behavior in an apartment?
Rear Window
What do Calder, Petra, and Tommy each walk to different parts of Hyde Park, forming?
A triangle
What does Petra imagine, which makes her feel better and leads her to arrange to meet Mrs. Sharpe for tea?
Being invisible
What does the text set the stage for?
A thrilling and suspenseful plot
What does Petra feel hurt about?
Calder's decision to visit Mrs. Sharpe alone
What does Zelda Segovia mention in connection to their new apartment and the Robie House?
A murder and a movie called 'Rear Window'
What does Petra seek distraction in?
The storyline of 'The Invisible Man'
What does Tommy plan to watch with his mother?
Rear Window
What becomes a source of distraction and intrigue for Petra?
The storyline of 'The Invisible Man'
Who does Calder hesitate to visit Mrs. Sharpe without?
Tommy
What does the book reveal about the invisible man?
The anger and violence of the invisible man
What does Tommy express frustration to?
His goldfish, Goldman, and his mother
What does Calder consider asking Tommy and Petra to accompany him to?
The hospital
What does Petra feel a strange connection to and decide to visit their neighbor, Mrs. Sharpe?
A book she's reading
What does the text reveal about the characters' emotional states and their individual actions and thoughts?
The text reveals the characters' emotional states and their individual actions and thoughts
What does Petra become absorbed in to avoid feeling sad?
The storyline of 'The Invisible Man'
What is the ratio of the Golden Rectangle's length to width?
1:1.618
Where do Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio appear in nature?
In spiral shapes, plant petals, tree branches, and leaves
What is the value of the Golden Ratio?
1.618
What theme does the text explore?
The protagonist's involvement in a mystery related to the Robie House
What does the Golden Rectangle's length to width ratio represent?
Aesthetically pleasing proportions
Where does the protagonist, Calder, discover the Fibonacci sequence?
In various patterns in nature and architecture
What does Calder's father decide not to do in relation to the Robie House?
Take on a job related to the Robie House
What does Calder take upon himself to do?
Communicate with Henry Dare
What does the mason, Henry Dare, use in the conversation with Calder?
Nursery rhymes
What does Calder feel proud and accomplished for?
Arranging a meeting with the mason
What does the protagonist, Calder, explore themes of?
Solving a mystery related to the Robie House
What does the mason, Henry Dare, agree to do after the conversation with Calder?
Share a story about the house
What significance do Petra and Calder connect to the number three?
It represents the repetition in their findings
What does Calder's mother inform him about regarding the numbers 3, 5, and 21?
They are part of the Fibonacci sequence
What does Calder realize about the potential connection between the Fibonacci sequence and their research to save the Robie House?
It might aid them in understanding the pentomino patterns
What does Petra question Calder about regarding Tommy's credibility?
A story about a hand
What does Calder confront Tommy about?
A stone fish in the garden
What does Calder learn from his mother regarding the numbers 3, 5, and 21?
They are part of the Fibonacci sequence
What does Calder recall Tommy's discovery of in the garden?
A stone fish
What does Calder share with Petra, sparking a discussion about a mysterious connection?
Unusual experiences with pentominoes
What does Petra contemplate the possibility of regarding the Robie House and The Invisible Man?
Them communicating with them through patterns
What does Calder urge Tommy to do in their efforts to save the house?
Share information and collaborate
What does Calder turn to his mother for information about?
The connection between the numbers 3, 5, and 21
What does Petra and Calder discuss their recent observations and experiences with, sparking a conversation about patterns and shapes resembling the Robie House?
Pentominoes
What did Ms. Hussey order for lunch to celebrate the news about the Robie House?
Pizza
What did Ms. Hussey say the class had covered more important ground than?
The last twenty pages of the spelling or math book
What did Tommy think about Ms. Hussey and fighting for the Robie House?
Ms. Hussey was an awesome teacher and fighting for the Robie House might be the best thing that had ever happened to him
What was the purpose of the visit by the group consisting of the mayor of Chicago, an official from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the president of the University of Chicago, and several big-shot attorneys?
To evaluate the Robie House
What symbol do the Wright 3 establish using red fish candies?
A trust symbol
What does Petra propose the idea of eliminating using the red fish candies as a symbol?
Red herrings
What does Tommy express doubts about, causing tension among the group?
Sharing secrets
What do the Wright 3 agree to share about the Robie House?
Any strange information they know
Where does the trio establish a place to gather and plan?
In a tree house
What concept do the Wright 3 decide to use in their plan, after discussing its meaning in a mystery story?
Red herring
What does Tommy feel uneasy about when the group starts outlining their strategy in a notebook?
Sharing the strategy
What brings a mix of excitement and uncertainty as the Wright 3 embark on their mission to save the Robie House?
The start of their summer
What did Petra, Tommy, and Calder plan to do together during the summer?
Spend time together
What did Ms. Hussey pass around to the sixth graders, encouraging them to make a wish?
Her Lucky Stone
When did school end, bringing bittersweet feelings for Calder?
On June 13
What is the name of the group formed by Petra, Tommy, and Calder?
The Wright 3
What theme does the story introduce?
Trust, secrecy, and potential hidden motives
What startles the three kids in the tree house?
A tap-scrape-tap on the glass
What does Calder reveal information about?
The mason who fell and his experience with the Fibonacci sequence
What does Tommy hesitate to share?
His discovery of a stone fish in the Robie House garden
What does Petra lose during a sudden storm?
Her notebook
What does Tommy fear for upon rushing home?
Goldman's safety
What does the text indicate a sense of surrounding?
The stone fish and the Robie House
What does Tommy recall about the Robie House?
A mysterious man
What does Petra and Calder wonder about the stone fish's connection to?
Frank Lloyd Wright
What does the story introduce themes of?
Trust, secrecy, and potential hidden motives
What does Tommy find open upon returning home?
His front door
What does Calder observe Tommy doing from his apartment?
Selling the stone fish
What does Tommy find when he checks on his pet fish, Goldman, after the storm?
Goldman frightened and treasures wet and fallen over
What sensation does Tommy experience after the storm?
Feeling of being watched
What does Petra notice on her ruined notebook that makes her afraid?
Scratches spelling 'I M'
What does Calder create with his pentominoes that represents the three of them?
A man
What does Petra see in the mud that makes her realize someone has been watching them?
Footsteps
What does Calder tell Petra not to do until he makes her a code?
Not to start a new notebook
What does Petra and Calder discuss, referencing the Invisible Man?
The blurred line between real and unreal
What does Tommy find and share with Calder?
A stone carving
What does Petra worry about after the storm?
Her ruined notebook
What does Calder suggest a connection between Petra's ruined notebook and?
A story about the Invisible Man
What do the characters, Tommy, Petra, and Calder, work together to solve?
A puzzling mystery
What does Petra notice on her notebook that has dissolved?
The pages
What code are Calder, Tommy, and Petra deciphering at Medici Bakery?
The Wright Sandwich Code
What activity surprises the kids when Mr. Dare performs it at the bakery?
Magic trick with coins
What do the kids observe Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare picking up from a giveaway box outside a bookstore?
Books
Where do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare walk purposefully towards, leaving the kids puzzled?
Fifty-ninth Street
What is the hidden message revealed after Tommy and Petra decode Calder's Wright Sandwich Code?
A treasure map
What do the kids speculate about regarding Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare's outing?
Their relationship
What do Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare do after leaving the bakery?
Disappear at a train underpass
What do the kids observe Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare doing, appearing relaxed and engrossed in conversation?
Walking and laughing together
What do the kids follow Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare as they walk through the streets and eventually disappear at?
A train underpass
What raises questions for the kids regarding Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare's interaction at the bakery?
Their secretive behavior
What did Calder do upon entering the room filled with large ceramic statues?
He dropped to a crouch and slid into an alcove
Where did Petra find a place to hide?
Behind a wooden screen in a dark corner
What did Ms. Hussey express interest in acquiring while in Calder's room?
A 'Guardian Statues Trampling Demons'
What did Petra observe about the statue she found in the dark corner?
It had an elegant, seated woman with two extra arms on her right side
What does Tommy do after the break-in and missing fish incident?
Informs Calder about the break-in and missing fish
Who does Tommy suspect as potential suspects after the break-in?
Mr. Dare and the crew
What does the locksmith do after the break-in?
Changes the lock and adds a heavy bolt
What do Tommy and his mom do for Goldman after the break-in?
Buy a new bowl for Goldman
What does the arrival of Zelda bring for Tommy?
Comfort and a sense of relief
What does the story highlight about Tommy and his pet fish?
Tommy's emotional turmoil and the bond with his pet fish
Where is Goldman found after the break-in?
Gasping for air in a corner of the fishbowl under the bed
What does Tommy struggle with guilt over?
Keeping the missing jade fish a secret from his mom
What does the break-in raise questions about?
The missing fish and potential suspects
What does the arrival of Zelda signify for Tommy?
Comfort and support
What does Tommy consider sneaking into at the Robie House?
The Robie House
What does the story highlight about Tommy's relationship with Zelda?
Tommy struggles with guilt over keeping secrets from Zelda
What did Petra and Tommy climb to, where Tommy admitted lying about finding the fish?
The tree house
What did Petra suggest doing with the fish to save the Robie House?
Selling the fish
What did Calder hint at regarding the reason for Wright saving the house?
The carp-dragon story
What did Petra accuse Tommy of wanting to do with the fish?
Sell the fish for personal gain
Where did Tommy actually find the jade fish?
The Japanese Garden
What did Calder think Wright's code could possibly involve?
Repeating shapes
Where was the temple built over a hundred years ago during a world's fair?
Wooded Island
What did Tommy confess to Calder about finding the fish?
He lied about finding it in the Robie House garden
What did Calder think influenced Wright's childhood fascination with codes?
Math tools
What did Petra find two copies of, and what did Wright mention leaving an invisible code in?
The Invisible Man / The Robie House
What did Tommy feel selling the fish wasn't what Wright would want?
Saving the Robie House
What did Calder think influenced his childhood fascination with codes and puzzles?
Wright's childhood fascination with math tools
What is the estimated age of the valuable jade fish carving discovered by Tommy?
Approximately three thousand years old
What does Petra believe should be done with the valuable jade fish carving?
It should be used to save the Robie House
What does Tommy contemplate doing to prevent the murder of a great work of art?
Selling the fish to a museum
What does the text explore themes of?
Personal sacrifice, ethical dilemmas, and the value of art and heritage
What does Tommy consider doing to keep the true location of the carving a secret?
Pretending to have found the carving in the Japanese Garden
What does Tommy reflect on to make his decision about the fish?
His mother's perspective on family and home
What does Ms. Hussey reveal about architect Frank Lloyd Wright?
He left an invisible something behind without disclosing its location or code
What is the protagonist, Tommy, torn between?
His desire to keep the valuable find and Petra's belief that it should be used to save the Robie House
What does Calder suggest about the value of the carving?
It could be worth enough to buy a house
What does the group do on the train ride home?
Each reflects on the significance of the discovery
What does Tommy believe selling the fish would help him become?
A successful finder and provide a home for his family
What does Mr. Dare reveal about Frank Lloyd Wright and the fish talisman?
Wright lost the fish during the construction of the Robie House
What did Wright confide in Mr. Dare's great-grandfather about?
He had coded himself into the structure of the Robie House with the fish
What does Tommy realize he has found?
Frank Lloyd Wright's fish
What does Petra recall Mrs. Sharpe's story about?
The lost talisman and a mystery attached to the house
What is Calder concerned about?
The trouble that might arise from the discovery
What does the narrative provide historical context about?
Frank Lloyd Wright and his connection to the jade fish talisman
What does the text highlight about the children's involvement?
Their curiosity and their involvement in the mystery
What is the potential significance of the children's discovery?
A mystery attached to the house
What are the children eavesdropping on Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare for?
To find out more about the mystery and ensure Ms. Hussey's safety
What does the text provide historical context about?
Frank Lloyd Wright and his connection to the jade fish talisman
What is Calder concerned about?
The trouble that might arise from the discovery
What does the narrative provide historical context about?
Frank Lloyd Wright and his connection to the jade fish talisman
What did the kids encounter when they rushed into the first bedroom?
A heavy covering came down on their heads
What was the reaction of Petra when the covering was pulled off?
She exclaimed 'Eeuw' and wiped something off her cheek
What did Black Glasses accuse the kids of?
Being nosy and wrecking the place
What did the second voice threaten the kids with?
Breaking a few arms
What do the kids use to communicate in code to foil the attackers’ plans?
Semaphore signals
How do the kids escape from the house?
Through a window onto the roof
What do the kids do when they are pursued by one of the attackers on the roof?
They cling to each other in fear
What situation are the kids left in, while on the roof?
Wondering if they should let go of each other to survive
What prompts the kids to overpower one of the attackers?
A request to use the bathroom
How many attackers are involved in the incident?
Two
What do the attackers plan to do to the house?
Set it on fire
What do the kids try to use to escape from the house?
A window
What do the kids use to communicate in code?
A notebook
What do the kids do to foil the attackers’ plans?
Communicate in code
What do the kids do after overpowering one of the attackers?
Escape through a window
What do the kids cling to while on the roof?
Each other in fear
What is the name of the group formed by Petra, Tommy, and Calder?
The Wright 3
Who is revealed to be petty criminals who faked their credentials to work at the Robie House?
Black Glasses and Thin Head
What did the kids realize when they found themselves on a slippery roof in the middle of the night with an angry criminal?
They were safe and eventually rescued by a fire truck
What did the criminals learn about from Henry Dare, the great-grandson of the mason who built the house with Frank Lloyd Wright?
The jade talisman
What does Tommy confess to his friends?
He lied about finding the fish in the Japanese Garden
What do the kids reflect on the symbolism of?
Losing and gaining things
What do the parents initially feel about the kids' efforts in saving the Robie House?
Upset
What does the house being in a state of 'coming down' lead the criminals to attempt?
Steal other items from the house
What is the fate of Black Glasses and Thin Head?
They are arrested
What do the kids feel upon hearing the fate of Black Glasses and Thin Head?
Relieved
What do the parents eventually do regarding the kids' efforts in saving the Robie House?
Understand and appreciate
What do the kids learn about the fish they found in the Japanese Garden?
It belongs to the university
What did Petra bring to help in looking for the code in the Robie House?
A copy of The Invisible Man
What did the art glass windows provide from the outside?
Privacy
What did the children discover in one of the windows of the Robie House?
A man-shaped figure
What did Mrs. Sharpe mention finding intriguing?
The Fibonacci numbers
What did the archivist find an entry about in Wright's papers?
A small jade fish
What did the discovery of the jade fish entry add to?
The intrigue and mystery surrounding the Robie House
What did Calder identify the man-shaped figure as?
A Fibonacci man
What did Petra find a clue in while looking for the code?
The book 'The Invisible Man'
What did the president receive a call about regarding Wright's papers?
An archivist finding an entry about a jade fish
What did Calder relate the Fibonacci numbers to?
The thirteen days it took to save the house and their upcoming thirteenth birthdays
What did the art glass windows appear as from the inside?
Muted colors
What did Petra discover a clue in while looking for the code?
The book 'The Invisible Man'
What did Black Glasses and Thin Head plan to do after stealing valuable windows from the Robie House?
Return at night and commit arson to cover their tracks
What did Henry Dare discover that led to a treasure hunt in the Art Institute?
A lost talisman
What did Black Glasses intend to do with a valuable carving he discovered?
Sell it for a large sum
What did President Stone of the University of Chicago announce plans for regarding the Robie House?
Public opening, gift shop, and a caretaker's apartment
What did Zelda Segovia, Tommy, and his family get offered in the Robie House upon its completion?
The caretaker's apartment
What did the establishment of the Wright Fund and plans for the Robie House's renovation result from?
The Wright 3's bravery and discovery of a valuable jade fish
What did the story showcase themes of?
Bravery, friendship, and the preservation of historical landmarks
What did the text paint a vivid picture of?
The restoration process and the community's response to the Robie House's rescue
What did the Wright 3 agree they had unfinished business related to?
The part of Frank Lloyd Wright coded into the Robie House
What did President Stone announce plans for regarding the Robie House's future public opening?
A gift shop and a caretaker's apartment
What did the text hint at regarding the future potential adventures for the Wright 3?
Future potential adventures for the Wright 3
What did the Wright 3's actions lead to the establishment of?
The Wright Fund and plans for the Robie House's renovation
Study Notes
The Mysterious Disappearance and Return of Tommy Segovia
- Tommy Segovia returns to Chicago after a year and finds everything changed
- His old house is painted green and the bushes where he and his friend buried treasures are gone
- Calder, his best friend, is different now, with tied sneakers and a new friend named Petra
- Petra is described as having curly hair, thick glasses, and small, quick hands
- The sixth graders have a new young teacher named Ms. Isabel Hussey
- Ms. Hussey's classroom is adorned with newspaper articles, quotes, and paper footprints of all sizes
- Tommy is intrigued by the quotes on the wall, particularly one by John Dewey about art as communication
- Another quote by Norman Maclean about seeing the invisible intrigues Tommy
- Calder and Petra discovered a stolen painting by Vermeer, gaining praise as detectives
- This discovery deeply affects Tommy, as he believes he would have been a better finder
- Tommy feels he missed out on significant glory by being away for a year
- The story sets the stage for a mystery involving art, friendship, and finding oneself
The Invisible Man and the Robie House
- A stranger isolates himself in his room and sets up a scientific laboratory, scaring everyone with his ghastly bandaged face
- Petra finds old books, including The Invisible Man and visits the Robie House, feeling creeped out by both
- Petra spends a happy day with her family and learns the meaning of "epiphany"
- She observes pansies and contemplates the idea of seeing more in less
- Petra meets Calder who shares words from LIFEART and they discuss the mysterious man from the train
- Calder asks Petra not to tell Tommy about the book, as Tommy dislikes reading
- Tommy, Calder, and Petra meet at the bakery, where Tommy makes a sexist comment, upsetting Petra
- Petra walks to school feeling upset and self-conscious about her appearance
- She realizes the rubbing sound of her pants and feels a bit better
- The text captures Petra's internal struggle, her friendships, and her experiences
- The narrative includes themes of mystery, friendship, self-image, and personal growth
- The text is rich in sensory details and introspective thoughts
Supernatural Encounters and Literary Connections
- A house appears to move, with a series of strange accidents occurring after a crew measures and plans for restoration
- The protagonist has a feeling the house is trying to communicate with him, and he questions whether the building is angry with him
- The protagonist's great-grandfather was a magician, and he questions how his family would feel about the restoration project
- The protagonist is concerned about the plan to dismantle and preserve the house's pieces in museums, feeling it would be sacrilegious
- Petra becomes engrossed in reading "The Invisible Man," written before the completion of the Robie House, wondering if Frank Lloyd Wright had read it
- The story in "The Invisible Man" begins with a stranger arriving at an English inn during a snowstorm, concealing his face and demanding a room and a fire
- The stranger's behavior at the inn raises suspicions, as he refuses to remove his hat, coat, or goggles and insists on privacy
- Petra feels a sense of unease as she reads about the stranger's unsettling behavior and the bizarre descriptions of his appearance
- The stranger is involved in a mysterious incident where he is bitten by a dog and then locks himself in his room, leading to a confrontation with the innkeeper
- The text in "The Invisible Man" creates a sense of tension and mystery, with eerie and unexplained occurrences surrounding the stranger
- The narrative in "The Invisible Man" evokes a feeling of unease and suspense, leaving Petra feeling unsettled and captivated by the story
- The text weaves a narrative of supernatural encounters and mysterious events, drawing parallels between the protagonist's experiences and the story Petra is reading
Tommy's Discovery and the Robie House
- Tommy finds a stone carving of a dragon-fish and wonders about its origins and whether it's okay to keep it.
- He imagines the carving may have been part of a family art collection stolen from the Robie House's wealthy residents long ago.
- Tommy considers the rules on discovering art treasures near a deserted house and compares it to recovering items from shipwrecks.
- He has doubts about showing the carving to his class and impulsively drops it into his pet fish, Goldman's, bowl.
- At school, Tommy joins a discussion about whether the Robie House qualifies as a piece of art, contributing his thoughts on the YES and NO columns.
- He disagrees with the NO column's opinions and adds his own perspective, emphasizing the house's potential for adventure and secrets.
- Tommy's teacher, Ms. Hussey, questions him about the secrets he mentioned, and he feels self-conscious about his response.
- Tommy's interest in the Robie House stems from his new proximity to it as his family's neighbor.
- He envisions the house as an exciting place to live, filled with opportunities for exploration and adventure.
- Tommy's perspective on the Robie House differs from some of his classmates' views, as he sees it as inviting and full of potential.
- He is drawn to the idea of the house having secrets, reflecting his fascination with mysterious and slightly dangerous elements in books.
- The text captures Tommy's imaginative and curious nature, his attachment to his discoveries, and his unique perspective on the Robie House.
The Fibonacci Sequence and the Golden Ratio
- The Fibonacci Sequence has a consistent ratio between each number, known as the Golden Ratio, which is 1.618.
- The Golden Rectangle has a length to width ratio of 1 to 1.618 and is considered aesthetically pleasing in art and architecture.
- Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio appear in nature, particularly in spiral shapes like leaves, shells, pineapples, and seed heads.
- The sequence also appears in plant petals, tree branches, and the structure of veins in leaves.
- The protagonist, Calder, discovers the Fibonacci sequence in various patterns in nature and architecture, including the Robie House.
- Calder's father experiences a strange optical illusion at the Robie House, describing the building as if it took a deep breath and sighed.
- Calder's father decides not to take on a job related to the Robie House due to the building's instability.
- Calder contacts a mason, Henry Dare, who fell from the Robie House roof, and arranges to meet him to share a story about the house.
- Calder's class is trying to save the Robie House, and he takes it upon himself to communicate with Henry Dare.
- The mason uses nursery rhymes in the conversation and agrees to meet Calder after school the next day.
- Calder feels proud and accomplished for arranging the meeting with the mason, as he did it alone.
- The text explores themes of the Fibonacci sequence, the Golden Ratio, and the protagonist's involvement in solving a mystery related to the Robie House.
The Wright 3
- Petra and Calder discuss their recent observations and experiences with pentominoes, including patterns and shapes resembling the Robie House.
- They reflect on the significance of the number three, which they connect to the date June third and the repetition of threes in their findings.
- The conversation shifts to Tommy's behavior, and Petra questions Calder about Tommy's credibility regarding a story about a hand.
- Calder shares his unusual experiences with pentominoes, including finding specific shapes and patterns linked to the Robie House and The Invisible Man.
- They contemplate the possibility of the Robie House and The Invisible Man communicating with them through these patterns.
- Calder recalls Tommy's discovery of a stone fish in the garden, hinting that it may hold significance in their research to save the house.
- Calder confronts Tommy about the fish, urging him to share information and collaborate in their efforts to save the house.
- Frustrated with Tommy's resistance, Calder turns to his mother for information about the connection between the numbers 3, 5, and 21, learning about Fibonacci numbers and their sequence.
- The text ends with Calder's realization of the potential connection between the Fibonacci sequence and their research to save the Robie House.
The Wright 3 - Summer Vacation Mystery
- Calder, Tommy, and Petra are at Medici Bakery, deciphering a code created by Calder called the Wright Sandwich Code, which involves pentominoes.
- Tommy and Petra successfully decode the code, revealing a hidden message.
- The kids are surprised to see their teacher, Ms. Hussey, and Mr. Dare, the mason, at the bakery.
- Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare's interaction raises questions for the kids, and they observe the two leaving together.
- Mr. Dare performs a magic trick with coins, impressing the kids.
- The kids follow Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare as they walk through the streets and eventually disappear at a train underpass.
- The kids speculate about the purpose of Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare's outing and wonder about the connection between the two adults.
- The kids observe Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare picking up books from a giveaway box outside a bookstore.
- Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare are seen walking and laughing together, appearing relaxed and engrossed in conversation.
- The kids discreetly follow Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare as they walk purposefully towards Fifty-ninth Street.
- Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare vanish when they reach a train underpass at the end of the block, leaving the kids puzzled and curious.
- The kids express their confusion and curiosity about the mysterious activities of Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare.
The Mystery of Frank Lloyd Wright's Fish
- Tommy finds a large teapot and detailed prints by Japanese artist Hokusai in a gallery
- He hides in a room with a green Buddha and sees Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare searching for something small
- Tommy, Calder, and Petra join the search and overhear a conversation about Frank Lloyd Wright's jade fish talisman
- Mr. Dare reveals that Wright lost the fish during the construction of the Robie House
- Wright believed the fish fell on the south side of the house and offered a reward for its recovery
- Wright confided in Mr. Dare's great-grandfather that he had coded himself into the structure of the house with the fish
- Tommy realizes he has found Frank Lloyd Wright's fish and is excited
- Petra recalls Mrs. Sharpe's story about the lost talisman and a mystery attached to the house
- Calder is concerned about the trouble that might arise from the discovery
- The group eavesdrops on the conversation between Ms. Hussey and Mr. Dare, wanting to find out more about the mystery and ensure Ms. Hussey's safety
- The text highlights the children's curiosity, their involvement in the mystery, and the potential significance of their discovery
- The narrative also provides historical context about Frank Lloyd Wright and his connection to the jade fish talisman
The Wright 3 Uncover Frank Lloyd Wright's Code
- President Stone allowed the children to visit the Robie House with Ms. Hussey, Mrs. Sharpe, and Mr. Dare.
- Inside the Robie House, Mr. Dare pointed out his great-grandfather's work, and Ms. Hussey admired the art glass windows.
- The art glass windows provided privacy from the outside, appearing as polished abalone, while from the inside, the colors were muted.
- Petra brought a copy of The Invisible Man to help in looking for the code and found a clue in the book: "IF A MAN WAS MADE OF GLASS HE WOULD STILL BE VISIBLE."
- The children, along with Mrs. Sharpe, searched for the code in the house.
- They discovered a man-shaped figure in one of the windows, which they identified as Frank Lloyd Wright's code.
- Calder identified the figure as a Fibonacci man, with measurements corresponding to Fibonacci numbers, relating it to the thirteen days it took to save the house and their upcoming thirteenth birthdays.
- Mrs. Sharpe mentioned knowing about the glass man and found the Fibonacci numbers intriguing.
- The president received a call about an archivist finding an entry about a jade fish in Wright's papers, adding to the mystery.
- The archivist found an entry in 1905 mentioning the purchase of a small jade fish and the intention to keep it.
- The discovery of the jade fish entry adds to the intrigue and mystery surrounding the Robie House and its history.
- The children, along with Mrs. Sharpe, continue to uncover the secrets and mysteries hidden within the Robie House, adding to the excitement and intrigue of their mission.
The Wright 3: A Tale of Restoration and Unfinished Business
- The Wright 3, consisting of Tommy, Petra, and Calder, were instrumental in saving the Robie House from attempted burglary and destruction by Black Glasses and Thin Head.
- Black Glasses and Thin Head attempted to steal valuable windows from the Robie House to sell for a fortune, planning to return at night and commit arson to cover their tracks.
- Henry Dare, a former crew member, saw the potential danger and decided to help save the Robie House, eventually forming a connection with Ms. Hussey.
- Henry Dare's discovery of a lost talisman led to a treasure hunt in the Art Institute, where he aimed to impress Ms. Hussey.
- Black Glasses discovered a valuable carving and intended to sell it for a large sum, which would allow him and his brother to live comfortably.
- Black Glasses and Thin Head attempted to continue their burglary the following night, resulting in an altercation with the Wright 3 and their subsequent imprisonment.
- The Wright 3's bravery and discovery of a valuable jade fish led to the establishment of the Wright Fund and plans for the Robie House's renovation.
- President Stone of the University of Chicago was moved by the Wright 3's actions and announced plans for the house's public opening, a gift shop, and a caretaker's apartment.
- Zelda Segovia, Tommy, and his family were offered the caretaker's apartment in the Robie House upon its completion.
- The Wright 3 agreed they had unfinished business related to the part of Frank Lloyd Wright coded into the Robie House, hinting at a future adventure.
- The story showcases themes of bravery, friendship, and the preservation of historical landmarks, while also hinting at future potential adventures for the Wright 3.
- The text paints a vivid picture of the restoration process and the community's response to the Robie House's rescue, highlighting the impact of the Wright 3's actions.
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