Things Not Seen Chapter 13: Trusting - Comprehension and Analysis Quiz

Why does Robert feel conflicted about telling his mother he is meeting someone at the library?

• He is worried about the weather being too cold
• He is afraid the library will be closed
• He doesn't want to help his mother clean the house
• He knows his parents made him promise not to tell anyone about his invisibility

What does Robert's mother's reaction to learning about Alicia reveal about her character?

• She doesn't care if Robert tells people about being invisible
• She thinks the library is a dangerous place
• She is angry and disappointed because Robert broke his promise to his father
• She is happy that Robert has made a new friend

How does Alicia's blindness most likely occur based on her explanation?

• She fell out of bed and hit her head after her mother left the window open
• She was in a terrible car accident on January 19th
• She was born blind but didn't realize it until she was older
• She had a disease that slowly took her vision

What does Alicia mean when she says she felt 'invisible' after losing her sight?

• She could hide from people more easily
• She felt like people saw her as a problem rather than as her real self, and she lost her sense of identity and future
• She could not see herself in mirrors anymore
• She had to wear special invisible glasses

Why is Nancy Frederick important to Alicia's recovery after becoming blind?

• Nancy remained Alicia's true friend and didn't treat her differently because of her blindness
• Nancy taught Alicia how to use a white cane
• Nancy was a special tutor hired by Alicia's parents
• Nancy helped Alicia see again through medical treatment

What does Robert's decision to tell Alicia about his invisibility suggest about his character?

• He is trying to impress Alicia by breaking promises
• He values trust and genuine connection more than following orders
• He wants to get his parents in trouble
• He is careless and doesn't follow rules

How does the man in the tweed jacket's appearance at the listening room door create tension in the scene?

• He is a librarian trying to enforce quiet rules
• He is looking for a book to check out
• He wants to join their conversation about books
• His presence suggests someone is watching and spying on Robert and Alicia

What does Robert mean when he says talking to Alicia is 'like walking along on ice'?

• He is nervous because the conversation could suddenly become difficult or emotional
• The library is very cold
• He is afraid of slipping and falling
• Alicia is unfriendly and makes him uncomfortable

Why does Robert feel 'naked' and uncomfortable when alone with Alicia in the listening room?

• He is literally invisible and has no clothes on
• The room is too warm
• He feels exposed and vulnerable because she knows his secret and he doesn't know how to act around her
• He forgot to bring his jacket

What does Alicia's comment about Robert's parents not understanding reveal about her perspective?

• She doesn't like Robert's family
• She believes that young people should have the right to make their own decisions about who to trust
• She thinks all parents are mean to their children
• She thinks Robert should never have told anyone about being invisible