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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. While Angela was at the bar, what was she drinking?
2. When Angela calls Dido in Chapter 13, Angela is upset because _____.
3. Before the surprise phone call Angela receives, Dido has started to tell her about the past. What has she learned about the caller?
4. Tycho's conversation with Dido reveals his mother's feelings about Angela more clearly. Why?
5. Tycho's mother expresses her opinion of Angela. What does she say?
Short Essay Questions
1. During her confrontation with her father, Angela learns the extent to which Dido has fabricated the story of her birth and Roland's attitude. What does she learn?
2. When Tycho learns, during his conversation on the phone with Dido, that Angela has not returned home, what does his reaction tell us about his perception of Angela?
3. When Angela and Tycho wake up in the morning after having spent the night together, why does Angela become upset?
4. After their night together, Tycho is a changed man. Describe how Angela responds to the apparent changes in him?
5. Once Tycho's family has gone to Africa's party, he decides to call Angela. Describe what happens when he does.
6. Chapter 9 is a pivotal one, in that Angela finally has a chance to meet with Roland. Describe Roland's reaction to the meeting.
7. What does Angela say and do that illustrates that she has changed her mind about Tycho and wants to change the nature of their relationship?
8. 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?
9. While Tycho is outside on the porch, Richard calls from the party. What does Richard say, and what does this mean for the unfolding of the story?
10. Describe what happens when Angela first appears in Tycho's house at midnight.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Richard and Tycho are portrayed as two very different characters, but in some ways they are also quite similar. Discuss both their difference and their similarities (especially with respect to their attitudes toward Africa).
Essay Topic 2
Seeing how upset Angela is at the meeting with Roland in the coffee shop, and his rejection of her, Tycho advises her to write off her father altogether. Based on what we know of Tycho from the text, what do you think are his motives for giving this advice?
Essay Topic 3
Tycho insists that Angela be honest with herself about her motives for wanting to meet Roland and about her expectations. Is Tycho playing the devil's advocate here, or is he demonstrating that he is a true friend? Discuss your impressions of Tycho's actions in this respect.
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