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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 9 - 17).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fruit does Virgil's grandmother slice for him and feed him in Chapter 1?
(a) Apples.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Mangoes.
(d) Kiwi.

2. What did Virgil's grandmother tell him when she arrived at the airport in the U.S. for the first time?
(a) That she did not want to live in the U.S.
(b) That he was her favorite of all the grandchildren.
(c) That she had magical powers.
(d) That he would help her tell her stories.

3. What does Virgil have to find to bring to Kaori's house later that day in Chapter 11?
(a) 5 birch branches.
(b) 5 stones.
(c) 5 blades of grass.
(d) 5 flowers.

4. What affectionate nickname does Lola call Virgil in Chapter 8?
(a) Peachy.
(b) Darling.
(c) Chubbers.
(d) Anuk.

5. What does Mr. Bullens, Chet's father, say about answering questions?
(a) He says that no one else knows all the answers either, so it is OK to be wrong sometimes.
(b) He says that Chet can rest assured that Mr. Bullens knows everything about everything.
(c) He says if you do not know the answer to a question, you should make one up.
(d) He says a smart man has an answer for every question.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Valencia think always shows up on people's faces?

2. What sport does Chet practice often at his house?

3. What kinds of foods do Mr. Bullens and Chet mostly buy in Chapter 10?

4. What is one of Gen Tanaka's roles in her and Kaori's business in Chapter 7?

5. What is Chet's favorite thing about snakes?

(see the answer key)

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