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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Catalogue of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 8 makes clear that Tycho has another reason for responding to Angela's plan as he does. What is the other reason?
(a) He thinks Dido will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(b) He thinks Angela's father is self-absorbed.
(c) He is afraid Angela's father will represent competition for her attention and affections.
(d) He thinks Robin will be upset with him for helping Angela.

2. Near the end of Chapter 8 Tycho agrees to ______.
(a) Come back later with Angela.
(b) Come back later, alone, and speak to Roland.
(c) Pick Angela up in an hour.
(d) Wait in the car for Angela.

3. When Tycho finally gets home at the end of the book, who does he meet as he is coming through the gate to his house?
(a) Hudson.
(b) Hamish.
(c) Africa.
(d) Richard.

4. What does Angela threaten when she hears what Tycho has to say about her plan?
(a) That the friendship will be over if Tycho doesn't support her plan.
(b) That if Tycho won't support her plan, she will just come back another day.
(c) That she respects his opinion, and if he wants to leave, she will still be his friend regardless.
(d) That she will spread gossip about Tycho if he doesn't go along with the plan.

5. During their telephone call, Dido and Tycho promise each other ____.
(a) To contact each other the next day.
(b) Not to mention to Tycho's mother that they've talked.
(c) Not to mention to Angela that they've talked.
(d) To contact the other if they hear from Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela's best friend's name is ___.

2. Tycho's family is scheduled to go to a party. Who is the party for?

3. What is the significance of the slogan "The Ionions Rule!" in Chapter 12?

4. Where is the building the two men emerge from?

5. How does Tycho respond to Angela's threat regarding her plan?

(see the answer key)

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