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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Wobble in the Cemetery of the World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 3 reveals that Tycho's mother is effectively the head of the household. Why?
(a) Mr. Potter is mentally ill.
(b) Mr. Potter is disabled because of an accident.
(c) Mr. Potter is rarely home.
(d) Mrs. Potter is overbearing and controlling, and no one will stand up to her, including Mr. Potter.

2. Chapter 4 reveals that, with respect to Robin, Tycho feels ____.
(a) Jealous.
(b) Intimidated.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Guilty.

3. In Chapter 2, who makes an early-morning phone call?
(a) Africa.
(b) Richard.
(c) Angela.
(d) Tycho.

4. Which is the eldest of the siblings in Tycho's family?
(a) They are triplets.
(b) Tycho.
(c) Africa.
(d) Richard.

5. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?
(a) The house is too small.
(b) Their parents are too old.
(c) Their mother will end up being a built-in babysitter.
(d) Their parents can't afford to take care of her.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Angela looks out the window at the beginning of the book, she sees her mother ___.

2. Angela's mother says she values two things in her life, _____ and Angela.

3. Angela's mother says she couldn't stay with Angela's father because ____.

4. Angela likes to hear the story of the relationship between her mother and father because it makes her feel ____.

5. When Angela brings up the idea of a reconciliation between her parents, her mother rejects the idea. Why?

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