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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Tycho hangs up the phone after the late night call while his family is at the party, what startles him?
(a) A noise in the attic.
(b) The radio suddenly turns itself on.
(c) Angela is standing behind him.
(d) His mother is standing behind him.

2. Tycho's mother expresses her opinion of Angela. What does she say?
(a) Angela is unfriendly and negative.
(b) Angela is from a broken home, so she is unstable.
(c) Angela is stuck-up.
(d) Angela is just using Tycho.

3. During their telephone call, Dido and Tycho promise each other ____.
(a) To contact the other if they hear from Angela.
(b) Not to mention to Angela that they've talked.
(c) To contact each other the next day.
(d) Not to mention to Tycho's mother that they've talked.

4. Tycho's mother knows Tycho has a crush on Angela. What does she tell him?
(a) She says Tycho should tell Angela how he feels.
(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) Everyone falls for an unsuitable person at some point, but the feeling will pass.

5. When Angela tells Roland she wants nothing from him, he hints that ______.
(a) There is no formal proof that she is Dido's actual daughter.
(b) There is no proof she is biologically related to him.
(c) His real name isn't Roland.
(d) He has a great dislike of Dido.

6. Just as Angela and Tycho free the person trapped in the car, what happens?
(a) The car explodes and catches fire.
(b) Black fog rolls in off the river.
(c) Tycho dies.
(d) The police arrive.

7. When Tycho tells his mother that he gave Angela $10 rather than buy a gift for the party, how does his mother react?
(a) She tells Tycho that because he has no gift, he cannot go to the party.
(b) She is upset because she doesn't like Angela.
(c) She is angry and accuses him of never thinking of anyone but himself.
(d) She understands why Tycho chose to do so, once she hears the whole story.

8. Tycho's conversation with Dido reveals his mother's feelings about Angela more clearly. Why?
(a) His mother has not passed on the message that Dido called.
(b) His mother has written Dido a letter asking her to keep Angela away from Tycho.
(c) His mother has not passed on the message that Angela called.
(d) His mother has called Dido and told her to stop Angela from calling anymore.

9. Before Tycho and Angela leave for her house in Chapter 13, what do they do?
(a) Sweep the floor and feed the cat.
(b) Tidy up and have tea.
(c) Tidy up and eat bagels.
(d) Call Tycho's parents.

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

11. What does Tycho learn in the course of the phone call he makes?
(a) Tony has a new pet.
(b) Dido is painting the bathroom.
(c) Richard is angry at him for not going to the party.
(d) Angela has not returned home yet.

12. After the events of the night before, why does Tycho seem jubilant.
(a) He has has slept with Angela.
(b) He has read the "The Catalogue of the Universe" all the way through.
(c) He has had a haircut.
(d) He is relieved that Angela has not harmed herself.

13. Who interrupts the discussion between Angela and Roland?
(a) Roland's mother-in-law.
(b) Tycho.
(c) The receptionist.
(d) Roland's mother.

14. Dido finally tells Angela the truth about how she and Roland parted. What does she say?
(a) Dido broke up the relationship because she didn't love Roland.
(b) Roland promised to divorce his wife so he could marry Dido.
(c) Roland joined the Army, and she didn't know where he was.
(d) Roland promised to marry her but then disappeared to Australia, and Dido has not seen him since.

15. As Tycho and Angela talk over the events of the last few days, they make a decision about their relationship. What do they decide?
(a) To pretend nothing has happened between them.
(b) To see other people.
(c) To keep their new relationship a secret for a while.
(d) To tell Dido so she wouldn't worry about Robin's influence on Angela anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 9, Angela refuses to take a ride home with Tycho. He gives her $10 and leaves. Where does he go?

2. When she suddenly appears at his house, Angela asks Tycho if she can ____.

3. When Angela leaves the office building, what does she do?

4. While Angela was at the bar, what was she drinking?

5. In Chapter 14, Angela's most personal fear is revealed. What is it she fears?

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