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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Encounters in a Changing Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance, in Chapter 3, of the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void."
(a) Tycho's father is an atomic scientist.
(b) Angela has given Tycho a card with this quote on it.
(c) Tycho quotes this to Richard.
(d) Tycho has pinned this quote over his bed.

2. Where is the building the two men emerge from?
(a) At the convergence of three roads.
(b) At a fork between two roads.
(c) Beside a deep pond.
(d) At the edge of a dark woods.

3. As Angela and Tycho are leaving the house, his mother reminds him to buy a present for Africa. Why?
(a) It is her second wedding anniversary.
(b) It is her baby's birthday.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) It is her first wedding anniversary.

4. Angela points out a sign on a building to Tycho. What does the sign say?
(a) Ronald Real Estate.
(b) Roland Cross Agency.
(c) Ronald Chase Agencies.
(d) Roland Chase Agencies.

5. Tycho is surprised when he watches Richard dressing. Why?
(a) Richard puts on a pair of his father's socks.
(b) Richard is wearing a tie.
(c) Richard is dressing in his best clothes.
(d) Richard puts on a pair of clean briefs and then a pair of old ones with holes over top.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Richard and Tycho describe Africa?

2. What is Angela's nickname for her best friend?

3. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?

4. In Chapter 3, how is Tycho portrayed?

5. What philosopher does Tycho mention in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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