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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Chapters 1 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Virgil tell Lola he would like for his pet?
(a) Better-quality food.
(b) A dog to keep him company.
(c) A wheel for the hamster to exercise on.
(d) Another guinea pig to keep him company.

2. What problem has Valencia been having at night in Chapter 2?
(a) A recurring nightmare.
(b) Leg cramps.
(c) Too much noise from the neighbors keeping her up.
(d) A mosquito biting her in her sleep.

3. Why does Virgil think his pet is depressed in Chapter 5?
(a) Because guinea pigs need other guinea pigs to keep them company, and his pet is alone.
(b) Because his food is not tasty to him.
(c) Because he misses his mother.
(d) Because he misses his babies.

4. What is Gen Tanaka's favorite color that dominates her room?
(a) Blue.
(b) Purple.
(c) Hot pink.
(d) Turquoise.

5. What does Virgil call his grandmother?
(a) Lily.
(b) Granny.
(c) Lola.
(d) Gram.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Virgil see in the Super Saver in Chapter 8 that makes him nervous and excited?

2. Who does Virgil go to for advice about problems he is having?

3. Who does Valencia sometimes pray to?

4. What kind of diary does Valencia keep?

5. What fruit does Virgil's grandmother slice for him and feed him in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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