Noggin Quiz

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Whose body has Travis’ head been transplanted onto? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 – 4)

Kyle Hagler.

Jeremy Pratt.

Lloyd Saranson.

Lawrence Ramsey.

Which aspect of Travis’ past life recurs in a positive way in Part 7? (from Part 7, Chapters 26 – 28)

The theatre seats.

The ashes of his body.

Cate’s love as his girlfriend.

The “Great Wave” poster.

Which of Travis’ earlier experiences can be seen as parallel to his relative comfort sleeping in the “Travis Room” at his dad’s new apartment, and why? (from Part 9, Chapters 32 – 34)

Kyle’s acceptance of his true sexuality, because they are both aspects of the past that exist comfortably with the present.

Travis’ obsessive game playing at the arcade, because they are both aspects of the past that exist uncomfortably with the present.

Hatton’s plan to dispose of Travis’ ashes, because they are both aspects of the past that exist uncomfortably with the present.

Cate’s acceptance of Travis’ engagement ring, because they are both aspects of the past that exist comfortably with the present.

What is ironic about the shape of the pancakes at Christmas? (from Part 7, Chapters 26 – 28)

Travis was hoping for a new way of celebrating Christmas: the pancakes are too much of the old way.

The only part of the pancakes shaped like Santa is the head: the only part of Travis that’s shaped like Travis is his body.

The only part of the pancakes shaped like Santa is the head: the only part of Travis that’s shaped like Travis is the head.

Travis doesn’t miss the traditions of Christmas as much as his parents think he does.

What is the mutual metaphoric significance of BOTH the “Great Wave” print and the theatre chairs? (from Part 6, Chapters 23 – 25)

The fact that they are no longer in his room represents his parents’ negative attitude towards his return.

They both represent past aspects of Travis’ relationship with Kyle that no longer exist in the present.

They both represent aspects of Travis’ previous life that no longer exist in the present.

The fact that they are still in his room represents his parents’ respect for his past life.