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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what is Virgil's response to Chet's ridicule?
(a) He shouts back at Chet.
(b) He punches Chet in the face.
(c) He runs away.
(d) He throws water balloons at Chet.

2. What astrological sign is Kaori Tanaka?
(a) Scorpio.
(b) Leo.
(c) Gemini.
(d) Aquarius.

3. What is one of the reasons Chet Bullens resents Valencia?
(a) He thinks she is smarter than he is.
(b) He thinks she is better at sports than he is.
(c) He thinks her family has a lot more money than his does.
(d) He thinks she gets away with everything because she is deaf.

4. How old is Virgil?
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 11.
(d) 18.

5. What is Virgil's pet's name?
(a) Sacred.
(b) Lilliput.
(c) Gulliver.
(d) Amy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Virgil call his grandmother?

2. How do Mrs. Salinas and Mrs. Tanaka know each other?

3. What two flavors does Mr. Bullens tell Chet respect comes in?

4. What does Mr. Bullens say about the woman in front of them in the check-out line at the grocery store?

5. What does Kaori call the room in her house where she performs her ceremonies and meets clients?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what is Valencia looking for in the woods, and why?

2. Why does Valencia think of Chet Bullens as "Scrunch"?

3. In Chapter 9, what notice does Valencia see on the bulletin board at the Super Saver that she takes note of for later?

4. How does Virgil feel about the fact that his family has nicknamed him Turtle?

5. In Chapter 1, what is one reason Virgil considers himself a failure?

6. In Chapter 17, how and why does Virgil end up trapped in the old well in the woods?

7. In Chapter 4, what does Kaori say to her little sister Gen to entice her to wake up and help her?

8. What kind of advice does Virgil seek from Kaori Tanaka, and who is Kaori?

9. In Chapter 3, what is a criticism Lola has of Virgil's mother when it comes to food?

10. In Chapter 5, what does Virgil suspect is wrong with Gulliver, and why does he think this?

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