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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. As Angela and Tycho are leaving the house, his mother reminds him to buy a present for Africa. Why?
2. How does Tycho respond to Angela's threat regarding her plan?
3. Angela's mother's name is ____.
4. What sound does Angela hear when she wakes up?
5. Angela looks to Tycho to affirm that her curiosity about her father is natural. How does he respond?
Short Essay Questions
1. When Angela tentatively brings up the idea of a possible reunion between Dido and her father, how does Dido react?
2. Angela tells Tycho about a story Dido used to tell her when she was a child. Describe the story and its significance.
3. Dido asks Angela, during the picnic breakfast, why she doesn't date Tycho rather than Robin. Why? How does Angela respond?
4. When Tycho attempts to talk Angela out of her plan to visit her father's office, Angela's response gives the reader an idea of how well she actually understands Tycho. How is this made clear?
5. How does the author make clear that Angela and the man in the coffee shop who resembles her are from entirely different worlds?
6. In Chapter 4, Tycho puts forth an interesting idea about truth. Describe what he thinks about truth.
7. In Chapter 3, the author portrays Angela as somewhat of a rebel and a bit unconventional. How do we know this?
8. What does Angela's sharing her secret with Tycho, rather than with Robin, indicate about her relationships with the two boys?
9. In Chapter 1, Dido and Angela have a conversation about Dido's relationship with Angela's father. How does Dido portray the relationship?
10. Angela and Tycho come from entirely different worlds it seems. Compare the differences in their family lives.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The accident involving the Cherrys seems to be a turning point for Angela. Explain why this incident has such a strong impact on Angela and how it is instrumental in changing her attitude not only toward Dido but also toward Roland.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 4, one of the main themes of the novel is introduced: Truth and common sense are often at odds. With respect to the experiences of Angela and Tycho, discuss the implications of the idea that truth "wobbles." Use specific examples from the text to illustrate.
Essay Topic 3
In Chapter 2, Tycho's family is introduced. Describe the family dynamic of the Potters and the role each of the family members plays within this dynamic. How do you think having this particular family has influenced Tycho's personality and temperament?
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