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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. Tycho is surprised when he watches Richard dressing. Why?
(a) Richard is dressing in his best clothes.
(b) Richard puts on a pair of his father's socks.
(c) Richard is wearing a tie.
(d) Richard puts on a pair of clean briefs and then a pair of old ones with holes over top.

2. Tycho counts the hours until _____.
(a) He will see Angela again.
(b) He can leave home for good.
(c) He has to go to work.
(d) He has to go to school.

3. In the first scene in the novel, Angela is awakened by ____.
(a) Rain.
(b) A cat meowing.
(c) Moonlight through the window.
(d) The sound of a lawn mower.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?

3. Angela's best friend's name is ___.

4. What is Richard's reaction to the news that Africa is coming home?

5. In Chapter 3, how is Tycho portrayed?

(see the answer key)

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