Noggin Quiz

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Travis’ feelings of guilt about what happened to his parents after his death parallel which experience earlier in the narrative? (from Part 8, Chapters 29 – 31)

His guilty feeling that if he hadn’t died, Hatton would not have found a friend.

His guilty feeling that if he hadn’t died, Kyle would have had support to continue being open about his sexuality.

His guilty feeling that if he hadn’t died, Cate would not have given up painting.

His guilty feeling that if he hadn’t died, Lawrence Ramsey would never have had someone to talk to about his situation.

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.

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.

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.

Travis’ discovery of the contents of his old bedroom in Part 8 parallels which experience earlier in the narrative? (from Part 8, Chapters 29 – 31)

The discovery of Cate’s engagement.

The discovery and return of the theatre seats.

The discovery of Kyle’s true sexuality.

The discovery of the ashes.

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.