Noggin Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

What is the parallel between Mrs. Pratt touching Travis’ neck and Travis holding Julia’s hand? (from Part 10, Chapter 35, Epilogue)

Both Julia and Mrs. Pratt are physically connecting with what’s left of Jeremy.

Travis is “possessed” by Jeremy’s spirit, who wants to reconnect with “his” family.

Both Julia and Mrs. Pratt are physically connecting with Travis.

Travis wants to see if he feels different after physically connecting with Jeremy’s family.

What is the retro arcade game in which Travis had an unbeatable high score? (from Part 6, Chapters 23 – 25)

Pac Man.

Centipede.

Dragon’s Lair.

Space Invaders.

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

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

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