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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Family Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Richard goads Tycho about the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void," saying he is ____.
(a) So middle class.
(b) So boring.
(c) So ridiculous.
(d) So naive.

2. Angela's boyfriend's name is ____.
(a) Robin.
(b) Ted.
(c) Robert.
(d) Tycho.

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

4. Angela's best friend's name is ___.
(a) Robert.
(b) Tycho.
(c) Robin.
(d) Tyler.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the purpose of the early-morning phone call in Chapter 2?

2. When Angela brings up the idea of a reconciliation between her parents, her mother rejects the idea. Why?

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

4. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?

5. How do Richard and Tycho describe Africa?

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