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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela looks to Tycho to affirm that her curiosity about her father is natural. How does he respond?

2. In Chapter 3, how is Richard described?

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

4. What was the story that Dido used to recount to Angela titled?

5. Tycho counts the hours until _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Angela and Tycho come from entirely different worlds it seems. Compare the differences in their family lives.

2. In Chapter 7, Dido acts in a way that is out of character for her. Describe why.

3. After seeing Roland, Angela recounts how she went about finding out about him. What does she tell Tycho?

4. When Angela tentatively brings up the idea of a possible reunion between Dido and her father, how does Dido react?

5. In Chapter 3, the author portrays Angela as somewhat of a rebel and a bit unconventional. How do we know this?

6. What is the significance of the quote, "Where do we go from here?" at the end of Chapter 4?

7. When Tycho attempts to talk Angela out of her plan to visit her father's office, Angela's response gives the reader an idea of how well she actually understands Tycho. How is this made clear?

8. In Chapter 8, Angela tells Tycho of her plan to go to her father's place of business and meet with him face to face. How does Tycho respond?

9. How does the author make clear that Angela and the man in the coffee shop who resembles her are from entirely different worlds?

10. Angela asks for Tycho's help in carrying out her plan to confront her father in his office. What does her asking Tycho, rather than someone else or rather than going to the office alone, tell us?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 9, we get a more complete picture of Roland. In contrast to the falsehoods Dido has told Angela, Roland insists on telling Angela the truth. Is Roland being unnecessary cruel in this respect? What does this scene demonstrate about Roland and Dido as parents? As human beings?

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 10, we get a much more complete picture of Mrs. Potter and of the relationship between her and Tycho. Describe your impressions of her as a mother. What do we learn about her attitude toward and feelings about Tycho? Be specific, using the text to illustrate your answer.

Essay Topic 3

In the closing chapter of the novel, Dido has finally told Angela the whole truth about Roland; Tycho has become a hero, and Angela and Tycho have embarked on a new stage in their relationship. Both Angela and Tycho have grown up in different ways. Describe how their respective experiences throughout the novel have helped them to become more mature.

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