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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. How is the man Angela believes to be her father described in Chapter 5?
2. Tycho confides to Angela that when he was younger he had a reputation as ____.
3. Angela likes to hear the story of the relationship between her mother and father because it makes her feel ____.
4. In Chapter 7, which character says, "I'm so used to it, I forget it can be changed"?
5. Africa's son is named ____.
Short Essay Questions
1. Although Tycho's brother Richard appears only a few times in the novel, in Chapter 2, he is described in some detail. How is Richard's character portrayed?
2. Describe the conversation Tycho and Richard have about Africa and what that reveals about their distinct characters.
3. In Chapter 3, the author portrays Angela as somewhat of a rebel and a bit unconventional. How do we know this?
4. The day after Angela sees Roland in the coffee shop, she wakes up with a new determination. What is she determined to do?
5. Mr. Potter is portrayed as someone who is unsure of his position in the family. Describe how the author establishes this.
6. Angela asks Tycho to agree with her that her feeling of curiosity about Roland is natural and reasonable. How does Tycho respond?
7. Describe Tycho's reaction when he and Angela encounter a group of men with motorcycles as they are on their way to the secret location.
8. Although Tycho does not appear until Chapter 2, we learn a fair amount about him through being privy to Angela's thoughts. How is Tycho described in the first chapter?
9. What secret is Angela keeping from her mother in Chapter 1?
10. What does Angela tell Tycho about the men they see in the coffee shop, and how does he respond?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Tycho insists that Angela be honest with herself about her motives for wanting to meet Roland and about her expectations. Is Tycho playing the devil's advocate here, or is he demonstrating that he is a true friend? Discuss your impressions of Tycho's actions in this respect.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 10, we get a much more complete picture of Mrs. Potter and of the relationship between her and Tycho. Describe your impressions of her as a mother. What do we learn about her attitude toward and feelings about Tycho? Be specific, using the text to illustrate your answer.
Essay Topic 3
In the closing chapter of the novel, Dido has finally told Angela the whole truth about Roland; Tycho has become a hero, and Angela and Tycho have embarked on a new stage in their relationship. Both Angela and Tycho have grown up in different ways. Describe how their respective experiences throughout the novel have helped them to become more mature.
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