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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Wobble in the Cemetery of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Chapter 4 reveals that, with respect to Robin, Tycho feels ____.
(a) Guilty.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Intimidated.

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

4. Angela has an idea of what she and Tycho can do for the day in Chapter 3. What does she propose?
(a) Skip school and go to a concert.
(b) Skip their community-service project and go see a movie.
(c) Write letters of protest to politicians.
(d) Skip their community-service project and go to the beach.

5. What is Angela's nickname for her best friend?
(a) Tyke.
(b) Tai.
(c) Tyko.
(d) Pal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tycho confides to Angela that when he was younger he had a reputation as ____.

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

3. Tycho is surprised when he watches Richard dressing. Why?

4. What is the significance, in Chapter 3, of the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void."

5. Angela's boyfriend's name is ____.

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