Noggin Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

What is the most likely reason that Travis is not looking forward to going back to school in Part 1? (from Part 1, Chapters 1 – 4)

He thinks that because five years have passed since he was last there, he’ll have no friends.

He thinks that because five years have passed since he was last there, technology will have advanced too far for him to be comfortable with.

He thinks that because five years have passed since he was last there, everything he learned will no longer be useful.

He thinks that because five years have passed since he was last there, his favorite teachers will be gone.

Why is the fact that Travis sees Cate at the Triton Theatre in Part 3 significant? (from Part 3, Chapters 10 – 13)

The Triton is where Travis and Cate had their first fight.

The Triton is where Travis first said “I love you” to Cate.

The Triton is where Cate first said “I love you” to Travis.

The Triton is where Travis first told Cate he had cancer.

What is the thematic parallel between Travis’ obsession with Space Invaders and his obsession with Cate?

Both explore the dangers to friendship caused by obsession.

Both explore the positive value of trying to live past lives in the present.

Both explore the positive value of facing the truth about the present rather than living in the past.

Both explore the dangers of trying to live past lives in the present.

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)

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.

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

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