Noggin Quiz

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Travis’ current relationship with Cate is equivalent to Hatton’s relationship with whom, and why? (from Part 4, Chapters 14 - 18)

Cate, because Hatton feels the same way about Cate as Travis does.

Audrey, because both she and Cate are seemingly unattainable.

Travis, because Travis is the object of Hatton’s unattainable desire, in the same way as Cate is the object of Travis’.

Kyle, because both he and Cate join forces with Hatton to make Travis see the truth about his new life.

What is the most likely reason that Travis has such a negative reaction to the letters he receives in Part 3? (from Part 3, Chapters 10 – 13)

He feels a lot of pressure to live up to people’s expectations of him.

He feels a lot of fear that people will soon forget him.

He feels a lot of fear that he will have to live up to Dr. Saranson’s request to help in recruiting other test subjects.

He feels a lot of pressure to live up to Lawrence Ramsey’s example of being able to withstand being a celebrity.

Which character did Travis not say goodbye to shortly before he died? (from Part 2, Chapters 5 – 9)

Cate.

Kyle.

Hatton.

His mother.

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, Cate would not have given up painting.

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, Hatton would not have found a friend.

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

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, 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, he’ll have no friends.

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.