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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11, Midnight Appointments.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the first scene in the novel, Angela is awakened by ____.
(a) The sound of a lawn mower.
(b) A cat meowing.
(c) Moonlight through the window.
(d) Rain.

2. Chapter 8 makes clear that Tycho has another reason for responding to Angela's plan as he does. What is the other reason?
(a) He thinks Angela's father is self-absorbed.
(b) He thinks Robin will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(c) He thinks Dido will be upset with him for helping Angela.
(d) He is afraid Angela's father will represent competition for her attention and affections.

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

4. Richard tells his father that both he and Tycho feel _____ toward Africa.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Love.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Affection.

5. How does Chapter 8 end?
(a) Tycho drives away and leaves Angela alone.
(b) Angela gets out of the car and walks toward her father's office.
(c) Tycho falls asleep while waiting for Angela to come back.
(d) Angela gets out of the car, changes her mind, and gets back in.

Short Answer Questions

1. During their telephone call, Dido and Tycho promise each other ____.

2. Tycho counts the hours until _____.

3. IN Chapter 11, why did Dido call Tycho earlier in the day?

4. Richard is groaning about the possibility that Africa will return home. What does Tycho tell him?

5. Tycho's family is scheduled to go to a party. Who is the party for?

(see the answer key)

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