Noggin Quiz

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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 Lawrence Ramsey’s example of being able to withstand being a celebrity.

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 fear that people will soon forget him.

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

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 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.

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.

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 still in his room represents his parents’ respect for his past life.

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

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

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

Hatton.

Cate.

Kyle.

His mother.