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The shift of tense in the epilogue suggests that Travis’ perspective on his life has changed in what way?

He’s living more in the present than the past.

His body and his head are now integrated in the present.

He’s living more in the past than in the present.

His head is living in the present while his body is living in the past.

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

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

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 the head.

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.

What do Cate’s painting and Kyle Hagler’s sexuality have in common? (from Part 2, Chapters 5 – 9)

They are both representations of Travis’ past friendships that he continues to cherish in the present.

They are both aspects of Travis’ past that remain exactly as they were in the present.

They both represent aspects of Travis’ past that in the present, are no longer what he believed them to be.

They both represent aspects of Travis’ past friendships that he wants desperately to forget about.

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.

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.

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

Which of the central characters is living less of a significantly changed life when Travis returns, and why? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 – 4)

Hatton, because he had no relationship with Travis prior to his “death”.

Kyle, because he has dealt well with the truth of his sexuality.

Cate, because none of the basic elements of her life are any different when Travis comes back to life.

Travis’ parents, because their relationship is the same as it was before he “died”.