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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. Despite her anger with Dido about Roland in Chapter 13, Angela bursts into tears when she finds out _____.

2. In Chapter 15, what does Angela do to help one of the accident victims?

3. Tycho tells his mother he doesn't want to go to the party. What excuse does he first give?

4. As Tycho and Angela approach the car in Chapter 14, what do they hear?

5. When Angela calls Dido in Chapter 13, Angela is upset because _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. While Angela and Tycho are tending to Jerry's injuries, who arrives on the scene? Why is Angela relieved at this arrival?

2. Angela and Tycho react in very different ways to the accident. How does each react?

3. When Angela and Tycho wake up in the morning after having spent the night together, why does Angela become upset?

4. Chapter 9 is a pivotal one, in that Angela finally has a chance to meet with Roland. Describe Roland's reaction to the meeting.

5. When Tycho learns what has happened in Roland's office, he tries to comfort Angela. How? And how does Angela respond?

6. Once Tycho's family has gone to Africa's party, he decides to call Angela. Describe what happens when he does.

7. Describe the conversation that takes place between Angela and her grandmother in Chapter 15?

8. What does Angela say and do that illustrates that she has changed her mind about Tycho and wants to change the nature of their relationship?

9. During her confrontation with her father, Angela learns the extent to which Dido has fabricated the story of her birth and Roland's attitude. What does she learn?

10. During his conversation with Dido on the phone, Dido says she called Tycho earlier and left a message. How does Tycho react to this news?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Tycho insists that Angela be honest with herself about her motives for wanting to meet Roland and about her expectations. Is Tycho playing the devil's advocate here, or is he demonstrating that he is a true friend? Discuss your impressions of Tycho's actions in this respect.

Essay Topic 3

Seeing how upset Angela is at the meeting with Roland in the coffee shop, and his rejection of her, Tycho advises her to write off her father altogether. Based on what we know of Tycho from the text, what do you think are his motives for giving this advice?

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