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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Family Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?
(a) Their parents can't afford to take care of her.
(b) Their parents are too old.
(c) The house is too small.
(d) Their mother will end up being a built-in babysitter.

2. Angela's mother says she couldn't stay with Angela's father because ____.
(a) He didn't know she was pregnant.
(b) He didn't love her.
(c) He was moving to Wales.
(d) He was married.

3. Africa's parents do not pick her up because ____.
(a) It's too early.
(b) She and her husband make up.
(c) She decides to go to a friend's house.
(d) She lives too far away.

4. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?
(a) Mr. Potter is rarely home.
(b) Mr. Potter is mentally ill.
(c) Mr. Potter is disabled because of an accident.
(d) Mrs. Potter is overbearing and controlling, and no one will stand up to her, including Mr. Potter.

5. What is the purpose of the early-morning phone call in Chapter 2?
(a) Angela wants to tell Tycho about her conversation with her mother.
(b) Africa has had an argument with her husband and wants her parents to call the police.
(c) Africa has had an argument with her husband and wants her parents to come and get her.
(d) Angela wants Tycho to help her find her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Richard tells his father that both he and Tycho feel _____ toward Africa.

2. When Angela brings up the idea of a reconciliation between her parents, her mother rejects the idea. Why?

3. Richard jokes that Africa's husband should have ____.

4. The morning after the middle-of-the-night phone call, why does Richard go into Tycho's room?

5. Africa's son is named ____.

(see the answer key)

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