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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. When Angela tells Roland she wants nothing from him, he hints that ______.
(a) There is no formal proof that she is Dido's actual daughter.
(b) There is no proof she is biologically related to him.
(c) His real name isn't Roland.
(d) He has a great dislike of Dido.

2. Robin and Angela make plans to meet later at the ____.
(a) Usual spot.
(b) Cemetary.
(c) Cafe near the school.
(d) Dance.

3. In Chapter 7, which character says, "I'm so used to it, I forget it can be changed"?
(a) Roland.
(b) Tycho.
(c) Angela.
(d) Dido.

4. The morning after the party Angela makes suggestions about how Tycho could improve _____.
(a) His hair style and clothing.
(b) His posture.
(c) His attitude.
(d) His diction.

5. 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 Robin will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(b) He is afraid Angela's father will represent competition for her attention and affections.
(c) He thinks Dido will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(d) He thinks Angela's father is self-absorbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Africa's husband's name is ____.

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

3. What does Tycho learn in the course of the phone call he makes?

4. What is the significance, in Chapter 3, of the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void."

5. As Angela and Tycho are leaving the house, his mother reminds him to buy a present for Africa. Why?

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