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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, A Step Up in the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When she suddenly appears at his house, Angela asks Tycho if she can ____.
(a) Have a bath.
(b) Wash her hair.
(c) Take a shower.
(d) Borrow some money.

2. Tycho refers to his past attempts to impress people by making them think he was ____.
(a) Friendly.
(b) Funny.
(c) Smart.
(d) Good at sports.

3. In Chapter 12, which character says, "Chance favors the prepared mind"?
(a) Richard.
(b) Roland.
(c) Angela.
(d) Tycho.

4. What philosopher does Tycho mention in Chapter 4?
(a) Pythagoras.
(b) Galileo.
(c) Marx.
(d) Socrates.

5. What does Tycho do while Angela is in the bathroom?
(a) Fixes them a snack.
(b) Looks through her purse.
(c) Calls Dido.
(d) Fixes her a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Angela's midnight visit to Tycho's, she tells him he must never _____.

2. Tycho compares common sense and ______.

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

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

5. Why does Angela resort to threats in an attempt to get Tycho's support for her plan?

(see the answer key)

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