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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, A Leap into the Abyss.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what book is Tycho reading?
(a) "The Catalogue of the Universe."
(b) "Black Holes and Other Mysteries."
(c) "The Bible."
(d) "Amalthea, the Red Moon of Jupiter."

2. The morning after the middle-of-the-night phone call, why does Richard go into Tycho's room?
(a) He wants to complain about their sister.
(b) He wants to borrow money.
(c) Richard's clothes are still in Tycho's room.
(d) He wants to wake Tycho up.

3. Who keeps staring at Angela while she waits in Roland's office?
(a) Roland's business partner.
(b) The security guard.
(c) The receptionist.
(d) No one; she is alone.

4. Why does Tycho respond to Angela's plan regarding her father in the way he initially does?
(a) He suspects Roland is not her father, and he doesn't want her to be embarrassed.
(b) He is afraid Angela will get hurt if her father rejects her again.
(c) He thinks Angela is just being self-absorbed.
(d) He thinks Dido will be upset and not let him see Angela anymore.

5. What does Tycho do while Angela is in the bathroom?
(a) Fixes her a drink.
(b) Looks through her purse.
(c) Calls Dido.
(d) Fixes them a snack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tycho asks his mother where his name originated. What does his mother tell him?

2. Richard says it wouldn't be fair to their parents if Africa moves back home. Why?

3. What does Angela reveal to Tycho that she spent the $10 he gave her on?

4. When Tycho arrives home from his outing with Angela, he finds his family discussing ____.

5. Roland's comment that he is not the only red-haired man in town is meant to imply what?

(see the answer key)

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