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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reasoning does Angela initially give Tycho about her plan regarding her father?
(a) She says she wants only to have him see her face to face.
(b) She says that her father has always been a stranger and should remain so.
(c) She says she is attempting to meet her father for her mother's sake.
(d) She says she wants only to hear him say her name.

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

3. 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) The house is too small.
(c) Their parents are too old.
(d) Their mother will end up being a built-in babysitter.

4. What is the purpose of the early-morning phone call in Chapter 2?
(a) Angela wants Tycho to help her find her father.
(b) Angela wants to tell Tycho about her conversation with her mother.
(c) Africa has had an argument with her husband and wants her parents to come and get her.
(d) Africa has had an argument with her husband and wants her parents to call the police.

5. When two men emerge from the building across the street, Angela seems to recognize them. Tycho asks who they are. What does Angel tell him?
(a) She says one of the men is her uncle.
(b) She says she is having an affair with a much older man.
(c) She says one of the men is her father.
(d) She says she doesn't know.

6. 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.

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

8. As Angela and Tycho are leaving the house, his mother reminds him to buy a present for Africa. Why?
(a) It is her first wedding anniversary.
(b) It is her second wedding anniversary.
(c) It is her baby's birthday.
(d) It is her birthday.

9. Angela sense that Tycho's mother doesn't approve of her. What does she do?
(a) Angela flirts with Mr. Potter.
(b) Angela ignores Mrs. Potter.
(c) Angela pretends Mrs. Potter is invisible.
(d) Angela is excessively polite to Mrs. Potter.

10. Angela likes to hear the story of the relationship between her mother and father because it makes her feel ____.
(a) Chosen and wanted.
(b) Happy.
(c) Less anxious.
(d) Carefree.

11. Angela's boyfriend's name is ____.
(a) Ted.
(b) Tycho.
(c) Robert.
(d) Robin.

12. Chapter 8 makes clear that Tycho has another reason for responding to Angela's plan as he does. What is the other reason?
(a) He thinks Angela's father is self-absorbed.
(b) He is afraid Angela's father will represent competition for her attention and affections.
(c) He thinks Robin will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(d) He thinks Dido will be upset with him for helping Angela.

13. While Angela and Dido are discussing whether being exposed to loud music is good or bad, what view does Dido take?
(a) It is fine as long as someone doesn't do it constantly.
(b) It is a silly thing to do because it can damage someone's hearing.
(c) It is a test of stamina.
(d) It is a test of intelligence.

14. In Chapter 3, how is Richard described?
(a) Rebellious but good-hearted.
(b) Easygoing with an ironic sense of humor.
(c) Rebellious, irresponsible, and selfish.
(d) Lazy but kind.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Angela's mother's name is ____.

2. Richard tells his father that both he and Tycho feel _____ toward Africa.

3. Where is the building the two men emerge from?

4. How does Chapter 8 end?

5. When Tycho hears Angela's explanation of what she wants her plan to accomplish, what does he believe?

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