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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16, The Catalogue of the Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tycho's mother knows Tycho has a crush on Angela. What does she tell him?
(a) Everyone falls for an unsuitable person at some point, but the feeling will pass.
(b) She says Tycho should be happy just being friends because Angela does not return his feelings.
(c) She says he should forget about Angela.
(d) She says Tycho should tell Angela how he feels.

2. According to Tycho, what property does truth have?
(a) Truth is impossible.
(b) Truth wobbles.
(c) Truth hurts.
(d) Truth is the opposite of imagination.

3. What does Angela reveal to Tycho that she spent the $10 he gave her on?
(a) A taxi ride to the bar.
(b) A gift for him.
(c) A taxi ride to Tycho's house.
(d) Drinks at the bar.

4. When Angela sees Dido after the accident, she is described as overcome with emotion. Why?
(a) She realizes that although Dido was not harmed, it could have been her in the car.
(b) She thinks her mother is angry with her.
(c) She is still angry with her mother for lying about Roland.
(d) She realizes Dido will know she spent the night with Tycho.

5. What has Tycho advised Angela to do about her father?
(a) Telephone him and ask if the two can meet.
(b) Send him a letter.
(c) Ask her mother to set up a meeting.
(d) Write him off and forget about him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tycho wakes up the morning after the party, his family is not there. Why?

2. Angela tells Tycho that she first tried to find her father by ____.

3. Tycho tries to tend to the accident victim's injuries. How?

4. In Chapter 8, Angela meets up with Tycho again, and tells him ____.

5. How do Richard and Tycho describe Africa?

(see the answer key)

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