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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tcyho and Angela park the car in Chapter 5, and as they are walking down the street, whom do they encounter?
(a) A rough-looking man with a wheelbarrow.
(b) Robin.
(c) A group of misfits with motorcycles.
(d) A group of misfits on bicycles.

2. What does Angela say that indicates she has romanticized the relationship between her mother and father?
(a) That Roland is miserable without Dido but noble to have chosen to stay with his wife.
(b) That they are married in every cell of Angela's body.
(c) That if Roland met Angela, he would remember how much he loved Dido.
(d) That her mother and father are in love, despite the passing of time.

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

4. Robin and Angela make plans to meet later at the ____.
(a) Cafe near the school.
(b) Cemetary.
(c) Dance.
(d) Usual spot.

5. Which is the eldest of the siblings in Tycho's family?
(a) Richard.
(b) They are triplets.
(c) Tycho.
(d) Africa.

6. What was the story that Dido used to recount to Angela titled?
(a) "The Great Chase."
(b) "Angela Roland."
(c) "The Great Mystery."
(d) "The Mysterious Chase."

7. Dido suggests that she and Angela do something different this morning. What does she suggest?
(a) Shopping.
(b) Going to church.
(c) Going to a cafe for breakfast.
(d) A picnic breakfast.

8. Dido used to tell Angela a story about a young girl. What was the girl's name?
(a) Angela Roland.
(b) Roland Chase.
(c) Angela Foster.
(d) Dido Roland.

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

10. At the beginning of Chapter 7, when Angela wakes up the morning after seeing her father, what does she decide to do?
(a) To write him a letter.
(b) To go back to the venue where she saw him the day before.
(c) To go to his office and confront him.
(d) To ask her mother to tell her the whole story about the relationship between Dido and Roland.

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

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

13. When her mother asks why Angela doesn't date Tycho instead of Robin, what reason does she give?
(a) She isn't attracted to Tycho.
(b) Tycho is too lighthearted.
(c) Tycho is her best friend, and she doesn't want to ruin their friendship.
(d) Tycho is too serious.

14. When Tycho hears Angela's explanation of what she wants her plan to accomplish, what does he believe?
(a) Tycho believes Angela is kidding herself.
(b) Tycho believes Angela will not go through with the plan.
(c) Tycho thinks Angela is lying to him.
(d) Tycho thinks Angela's explanation makes sense.

15. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?
(a) Their parents can't afford to take care of her.
(b) Their parents are too old.
(c) Their mother will end up being a built-in babysitter.
(d) The house is too small.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Angela and her mother are having breakfast, Dido interrogates Angela about ____.

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

3. Tycho refers to his past attempts to impress people by making them think he was ____.

4. Angela tells Tycho that she first tried to find her father by ____.

5. How does Tycho know that Angela's explanation about the two men who came out of the building is a lie?

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