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At the burger place with Travis and Kyle in PArt 5, Cate comments that she’s no longer painting. Why is this comment particularly significant? (from Part 5, Chapters 19 – 22)

Because she knows Travis is still in love with her, Cate saying she’s not painting (when in fact she is) is her way of letting him down easily.

Because she knows Travis is finding it easy adjusting to his new life, Cate saying she’s not painting is her way of saying that he’s on the right track.

Because she gave Travis a painting that expressed her feelings for him, Cate not painting can be seen as representing the fact that she no longer has feelings for him.

Because she gave Travis a painting that expressed her feelings for him, Cate not painting can be seen as suggesting that she’s found other ways to say that she loves him.

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

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 his body.

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.

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

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 the ashes.

The discovery and return of the theatre seats.

The discovery of Kyle’s true sexuality.

The discovery of Cate’s engagement.

A narrative movement back into the past is a technique commonly known as what?

A time jump.

A flashback.

A time flash.

A memory.

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

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

Both explore the dangers to friendship caused by obsession.