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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tycho learn in the course of the phone call he makes?
(a) Tony has a new pet.
(b) Dido is painting the bathroom.
(c) Angela has not returned home yet.
(d) Richard is angry at him for not going to the party.

2. How does Chapter 12 end?
(a) Angela falls asleep on the sofa.
(b) Tycho takes Angela home.
(c) Angela and Tycho go to bed together.
(d) Tycho's mother comes home and finds Angela there.

3. When she suddenly appears at his house, Angela asks Tycho if she can ____.
(a) Take a shower.
(b) Have a bath.
(c) Borrow some money.
(d) Wash her hair.

4. In Chapter 10, who says, "Life's a real old puzzle, isn't it?"
(a) Hamish.
(b) Tycho's mother.
(c) Tycho's father.
(d) Tycho.

5. When Roland finally agrees to speak with Angela, how does he refer to her?
(a) Mademoiselle.
(b) Angela.
(c) Ms. May.
(d) Dido May's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 16, Angela receives a surprise telephone call from _____.

2. While Angela was at the bar, what was she drinking?

3. After the events of the night before, why does Tycho seem jubilant.

4. Once he gets off the phone with Dido, Tycho goes outside. What is he planning to do?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Although Mrs. Potter is very traditional, it is also clear that she tries to be supportive of Tycho. With reference to Chapter 10, show how she does this.

2. In Chapter 10, Mrs. Potter's character is seen in much more detail. Describe how she is portrayed.

3. When Tycho learns what has happened in Roland's office, he tries to comfort Angela. How? And how does Angela respond?

4. While Tycho is outside on the porch, Richard calls from the party. What does Richard say, and what does this mean for the unfolding of the story?

5. Once Tycho's family has gone to Africa's party, he decides to call Angela. Describe what happens when he does.

6. What does Angela say and do that illustrates that she has changed her mind about Tycho and wants to change the nature of their relationship?

7. While Angela and Tycho are tending to Jerry's injuries, who arrives on the scene? Why is Angela relieved at this arrival?

8. Describe the difficulty Angela and Tycho are faced with in attempting to get to Angela's house.

9. During his conversation with Dido on the phone, Dido says she called Tycho earlier and left a message. How does Tycho react to this news?

10. After their night together, Tycho is a changed man. Describe how Angela responds to the apparent changes in him?

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