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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Encounters in a Changing Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Angela brings up the idea of a reconciliation between her parents, her mother rejects the idea. Why?
(a) She likes living alone.
(b) She doesn't want to disrupt her lifestyle.
(c) She doesn't want to get Angela's hopes up.
(d) She is too tired to pursue a relationship, and they've both changed too much.

2. How is the man Angela believes to be her father described in Chapter 5?
(a) A rich, successful, well-dressed businessman.
(b) Happy-go-lucky.
(c) A gentle person.
(d) Well-groomed but unattractive.

3. When Angela asks her mother to tell her how her parents met, her mother says it was ____.
(a) Like a fairy tale.
(b) An accident.
(c) Like a movie.
(d) Romantic.

4. Angela likes to hear the story of the relationship between her mother and father because it makes her feel ____.
(a) Carefree.
(b) Chosen and wanted.
(c) Less anxious.
(d) Happy.

5. Richard goads Tycho about the quote, "Nothing exists but atoms and the void," saying he is ____.
(a) So middle class.
(b) So ridiculous.
(c) So boring.
(d) So naive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Africa changes her story in the second phone call. What does she say?

2. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?

3. Richard tells his father that both he and Tycho feel _____ toward Africa.

4. Robin and Angela make plans to meet later at the ____.

5. Angela's best friend's name is ___.

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