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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Encounters in a Changing Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Angela and Tycho are leaving the house, his mother reminds him to buy a present for Africa. Why?
(a) It is her first wedding anniversary.
(b) It is her birthday.
(c) It is her second wedding anniversary.
(d) It is her baby's birthday.

2. When Angela looks out the window at the beginning of the book, she sees her mother ___.
(a) In her car.
(b) In her nightgown.
(c) In her underwear.
(d) In her jogging suit.

3. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?
(a) Mr. Potter is mentally ill.
(b) Mr. Potter is disabled because of an accident.
(c) Mrs. Potter is overbearing and controlling, and no one will stand up to her, including Mr. Potter.
(d) Mr. Potter is rarely home.

4. What is Richard's reaction to the news that Africa is coming home?
(a) He is anxious because he doesn't like her baby.
(b) He is happy because he misses her.
(c) He is angry because he doesn't want to share a room with Tycho.
(d) He is annoyed because she is noisy.

5. In Chapter 3, how is Tycho portrayed?
(a) Irresponsible but kind.
(b) Responsible but lazy.
(c) Responsible, serious, and trustworthy.
(d) Funny but somewhat dim-witted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela sense that Tycho's mother doesn't approve of her. What does she do?

2. Tycho says people avoided him when he was younger because ___.

3. In the first scene in the novel, Angela is awakened by ____.

4. Tcyho and Angela park the car in Chapter 5, and as they are walking down the street, whom do they encounter?

5. Tycho compares common sense and ______.

(see the answer key)

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