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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 15, what does Angela do to help one of the accident victims?
(a) Gives him CPR.
(b) Holds a wet cloth against his wounds.
(c) Cuts his shirt off with a knife.
(d) Calls the ambulance.

3. When Tycho's family goes to the party, he is home alone and suddenly feels ____.
(a) Uncomfortable with the silence in the house.
(b) Free of his family and happy.
(c) Afraid and nervous.
(d) Comfortable; he loves the solitude.

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

5. In Chapter 13, it is clear that until now Tycho has been _______.
(a) A virgin.
(b) An intellectual.
(c) Afraid of cats.
(d) Too shy to make a pass at Angela.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although the midnight encounter with Angela has changed Tycho in some ways, Chapter 13 demonstrates that he is still his usual practical self. How?

2. Who keeps staring at Angela while she waits in Roland's office?

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

4. When Richard and Tycho's father arrives home, they are in the middle of an argument. What is the argument about?

5. Tycho's mother expresses her opinion of Angela. What does she say?

Short Essay Questions

1. Although Mrs. Potter is very traditional, it is also clear that she tries to be supportive of Tycho. With reference to Chapter 10, show how she does this.

2. Tycho asks his mother, while they are alone, where he got his name. What does his reaction to what she says tell you about him?

3. During his conversation with Dido on the phone, Dido says she called Tycho earlier and left a message. How does Tycho react to this news?

4. When Tycho learns what has happened in Roland's office, he tries to comfort Angela. How? And how does Angela respond?

5. Describe what happens when Angela first appears in Tycho's house at midnight.

6. While Angela and Tycho are tending to Jerry's injuries, who arrives on the scene? Why is Angela relieved at this arrival?

7. As Angela and Tycho walking toward her house, describe what occurs?

8. Describe the difficulty Angela and Tycho are faced with in attempting to get to Angela's house.

9. What do Angela and Tycho find when they hurry to the scene of the accident?

10. What happens to cut short Tycho's recounting of the accident to Richard?

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