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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 baby's birthday.
(b) It is her first wedding anniversary.
(c) It is her birthday.
(d) It is her second wedding anniversary.

2. Angela's mother says she couldn't stay with Angela's father because ____.
(a) He didn't love her.
(b) He didn't know she was pregnant.
(c) He was married.
(d) He was moving to Wales.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Tycho counts the hours until _____.

3. Richard is groaning about the possibility that Africa will return home. What does Tycho tell him?

4. Angela's mother's name is ____.

5. How is the man Angela believes to be her father described in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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