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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although the midnight encounter with Angela has changed Tycho in some ways, Chapter 13 demonstrates that he is still his usual practical self. How?
(a) He insists on making sure they have enough bus fare before they leave the house.
(b) He takes an umbrella in case it starts to rain.
(c) When Angela suggests he get rid of his jacket, he says it is not worn out yet.
(d) He checks to make sure there is gas in the car before they drive off.

2. Tycho's mother knows Tycho has a crush on Angela. What does she tell him?
(a) She says Tycho should tell Angela how he feels.
(b) She says he should forget about Angela.
(c) Everyone falls for an unsuitable person at some point, but the feeling will pass.
(d) She says Tycho should be happy just being friends because Angela does not return his feelings.

3. In Chapter 11, who does Tycho decide to make a phone call to?
(a) Angela.
(b) Richard.
(c) Tony.
(d) Dido.

4. In Chapter 11, what book is Tycho reading?
(a) "The Bible."
(b) "The Catalogue of the Universe."
(c) "Amalthea, the Red Moon of Jupiter."
(d) "Black Holes and Other Mysteries."

5. What do Angela and Tycho notice about the state of the car that was involved in the accident?
(a) It is smoldering.
(b) It's in surprisingly good shape.
(c) It is oozing gasoline.
(d) It has no bumpers.

6. Dido finally tells Angela the truth about how she and Roland parted. What does she say?
(a) Roland joined the Army, and she didn't know where he was.
(b) Dido broke up the relationship because she didn't love Roland.
(c) Roland promised to marry her but then disappeared to Australia, and Dido has not seen him since.
(d) Roland promised to divorce his wife so he could marry Dido.

7. As Chapter 15 ends, who turns up at Tycho's house?
(a) Angela.
(b) Hudson.
(c) A newspaper reporter.
(d) Africa's new boyfriend.

8. Who arrives just as Angela and Tycho are preparing to leave the accident scene in search of a phone?
(a) Dido.
(b) Roland.
(c) The paramedics.
(d) Mrs. Cherry.

9. Why is Dido suspicious when Angela goes out to meet Tycho as he drives up the hill toward her house?
(a) Dido doesn't like Tycho.
(b) Angela has never done that before.
(c) Angela has told her that the friendship with Tycho is finished.
(d) Dido thinks Angela wants to ask Tycho to take her to Roland's.

10. What is the significance of the slogan "The Ionions Rule!" in Chapter 12?
(a) It is the slogan of an advertisement Tycho hears on the radio.
(b) It is the slogan on the book Tycho is reading.
(c) It is printed on the t-shirt Angela bought Tycho.
(d) It is the slogan of the drink Angela had at the bar.

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

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

13. When Tycho hears what has happened in Roland's office, how does he try to comfort Angela?
(a) He tells her that Dido loves her, and he is crazy about her.
(b) He tells her that Roland is no good, anyway.
(c) He hugs her and tells her that he understands.
(d) He asks her to forget about Roland now that she knows the truth.

14. Tycho tells his mother he doesn't want to go to the party. What excuse does he first give?
(a) There is an occultation of two of Jupiter's moons that he wants to see.
(b) There is an eclipse that he wants to watch.
(c) There is a good movie on television that he doesn't want to miss.
(d) That he has a headache.

15. During their phone call, Dido tells Tycho that she is worried. What is she worried about?
(a) That Angela will not forgive her for the mistruths she has told about Roland.
(b) That Angela has been in an accident.
(c) That Angela might harm herself.
(d) That Angela has run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who interrupts the discussion between Angela and Roland?

2. Before Tycho and Angela leave for her house in Chapter 13, what do they do?

3. Who is trapped inside the car that has tumbled off the bridge?

4. Roland's comment that he is not the only red-haired man in town is meant to imply what?

5. What does Tycho learn in the course of the phone call he makes?

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