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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does Valencia think about her own name?

2. What does Virgil keep as a pet?

3. Which of the following sports does Virgil mention not being good at in Chapter 1?

4. What does Virgil's grandmother call him?

5. What does Virgil tell Lola he would like for his pet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What kind of a chart does Kaori have that she explains to Gen in Chapter 14?

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 16, why is Virgil even more scared of encountering Chet Bullens than usual?

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

7. In Chapter 11, what does Lola warn Virgil about for the day ahead?

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

9. In Chapter 13, what is Chet Bullens's motivation for trying to catch a snake in the woods?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay analyzing the sibling relationship between Kaori and Gen. In which instances in the book does Kaori demonstrate her affection and love for Gen, despite the fact that she often condescends her little sister and seems to find her irritating?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the different kinds of biases, bigotry and ill treatment Valencia has encountered in her young life so far due to her deafness, from both strangers and supposed friends.

Essay Topic 3

What are the multiple meanings of the name Valencia chooses for herself when she introduces herself to Kaori and Gen, Renee? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references to the text to support your opinions.

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