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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Catalogue of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the man Angela believes to be her father described in Chapter 5?
(a) Well-groomed but unattractive.
(b) A rich, successful, well-dressed businessman.
(c) Happy-go-lucky.
(d) A gentle person.

2. After Angela calls Dido in Chapter 13, she and Tycho decide to walk to her house because _____.
(a) It is Saturday morning, and there are no buses until later.
(b) Angela's car is in the shop for servicing.
(c) Richard refuses to let Tycho use the car.
(d) Tycho's car is broken down.

3. Dido explains why she didn't answer the phone the previous night. What does she say?
(a) She was out for a walk and missed the call.
(b) She was angry at Angela and didn't want to speak with her.
(c) Angela must have dialed a wrong number.
(d) She took the phone off the hook so she could sleep.

4. When Angela and Tycho arrive at the scene of the car accident, who asks for their help?
(a) Phil.
(b) A stranger who has also stopped to help.
(c) Jerry.
(d) The police officer.

5. When Tycho's family goes to the party, he is home alone and suddenly feels ____.
(a) Afraid and nervous.
(b) Uncomfortable with the silence in the house.
(c) Comfortable; he loves the solitude.
(d) Free of his family and happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 8 makes clear that Tycho has another reason for responding to Angela's plan as he does. What is the other reason?

2. In Chapter 4, which character speaks the line: "Where do we go from here?"

3. What does Angela reveal to Tycho that she spent the $10 he gave her on?

4. What does Angela know that she keeps from her mother?

5. When Tycho points out that her father doesn't seem very happy to see Angela, how does she react?

(see the answer key)

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