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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 does Angela rationalize her father's reaction to seeing her?
(a) She convinces herself that her father didn't recognize her.
(b) She convinces herself that her father is just shocked to see her.
(c) She says it is understandable that he wouldn't acknowledge her in public.
(d) She thinks perhaps she is mistaken and the man isn't really her father.

2. What reason does Dido give for being worried about Angela driving the car on the winding road home?
(a) The car is not insured, and she is worried it will break down.
(b) The road is dangerous, with a lot of traffic.
(c) The road is too dark, and Dido is worried that Angela will get lost.
(d) Dido thinks Angela is not a very careful driver.

3. Tycho's family is scheduled to go to a party. Who is the party for?
(a) Africa and Hamish.
(b) Africa.
(c) Hamish.
(d) Africa and Hudson.

4. IN Chapter 11, why did Dido call Tycho earlier in the day?
(a) To ask how things went with Roland.
(b) To tell him not to call Angela anymore.
(c) To ask him over for dinner.
(d) To see if he knew where Angela was.

5. Angela wants Tycho to agree that wanting to meet her father is reasonable. What does Tycho say in response?
(a) "What's the point in being reasonable when it doesn't get you what you want?"
(b) "It's reasonable to want to know who your parents are. But that doesn't mean they'll want to know who you are."
(c) "What's the use of being reasonable when no one else is?"
(d) "It's reasonable. But is it realistic?"

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Chapter 5 highlights the huge difference between Angela's and Roland's ____.

3. Africa's husband's name is ____.

4. What is the significance of the slogan "The Ionions Rule!" in Chapter 12?

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

(see the answer key)

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