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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. What is the significance, in Chapter 3, of the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void."
(a) Tycho's father is an atomic scientist.
(b) Angela has given Tycho a card with this quote on it.
(c) Tycho has pinned this quote over his bed.
(d) Tycho quotes this to Richard.

2. When it is clear that Tycho is going to try to help the person trapped in the car, how does Angela initially react?
(a) She says Tycho is a hero.
(b) She is angry at Tycho for playing hero.
(c) She says it is too late and pleads with him to stay clear of the car.
(d) She faints.

3. Angela tells Tycho about her evening. She says she has been at a bar called ____.
(a) Hamden's.
(b) Haydon's.
(c) Harvie's.
(d) Hudson's.

4. Angela says she has also seen her father another time. Where?
(a) Walking on the street with his wife.
(b) Walking on the street with a young woman.
(c) At the library.
(d) In his office.

5. Once he gets off the phone with Dido, Tycho goes outside. What is he planning to do?
(a) Have a cigarette.
(b) Watch Jupiter.
(c) Watch the street for any sign of Angela.
(d) Go to look for Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tycho tells his mother that he gave Angela $10 rather than buy a gift for the party, how does his mother react?

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

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

4. When Angela tells Roland about growing up poor, what does he disclose to her?

5. As Tycho hangs up the phone after the late night call while his family is at the party, what startles him?

(see the answer key)

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