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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. Why does Valencia have trouble hearing the announcements over the loudspeaker at the grocery store?
(a) Her hearing aids do not work well with sounds over loudspeakers.
(b) The loudspeaker is broken.
(c) People nearby are talking to loudly.
(d) A huge crash sounds outside so she can not hear the announcements.

2. Who does Valencia sometimes pray to?
(a) St. Bernard.
(b) St. Theresa.
(c) St. Rene.
(d) St. Augustine.

3. What does Mahal kita mean, which Virgil's mother often tells him?
(a) I love you.
(b) Be studious.
(c) You are shy.
(d) Be careful.

4. What does Mr. Bullens say about the woman in front of them in the check-out line at the grocery store?
(a) She should try buying more vegetables.
(b) She should get a different job.
(c) She should move more quickly.
(d) She should wear nicer clothes.

5. What is one thing that makes it more difficult for Valencia to read lips?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A mustache.
(c) Bright lipstick.
(d) A tattoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of creature does Malaya beat in Lola's story for Virgil?

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

3. What did Virgil's grandmother tell him when she arrived at the airport in the U.S. for the first time?

4. What kind of creature are replicated in Valencia's Crystal Caverns globe?

5. What card does Valencia see at the Super Saver that prompts her to contact the person mentioned on it?

(see the answer key)

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