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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. Where did Lola move to the U.S. from?

2. What is one of the reasons Chet Bullens resents Valencia?

3. What happened to Frederico the Sorrowful in Virgil's grandmother's story?

4. What is Chet wearing when Virgil sees him in the woods in Chapter 16?

5. What does Valencia say to Chet Bullens when he harasses her in Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Virgil's pet, and how does Virgil feel about the pet?

3. What does Mr. Bullens, Chet's father, say when Chet asks him what makes people deaf in Chapter 10?

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

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

6. In Chapter 3, who is Ruby San Salvador and what becomes of her, according to Lola?

7. In Chapter 12, who comes to Valencia's door early on Saturday morning and how do they treat her?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How have both Virgil's and Valencia's attitudes towards trusting their peers - namely, Kaori and Gen - changed from the start of the book to the end? Write an essay explaining your answer, citing specific references from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

How does the dialogue between Mr. Bullens and Chet Bullens in Chapter 10 give the reader a different perspective on Chet's personality and bullying behavior? What do you think Kelly is trying to accomplish in this chapter?

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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