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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. According to Valencia, what alternative name were her parents thinking of using for her?
2. Who does Virgil see in the Super Saver in Chapter 8 that makes him nervous and excited?
3. What is Valencia's last name?
4. What affectionate nickname does Lola call Virgil in Chapter 8?
5. What is Chet wearing when Virgil sees him in the woods in Chapter 16?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Chapter 13, what is Chet Bullens's motivation for trying to catch a snake in the woods?
2. In Chapter 3, who is Ruby San Salvador and what becomes of her, according to Lola?
3. In Chapter 15, what is Valencia looking for in the woods, and why?
4. In Chapter 16, why is Virgil even more scared of encountering Chet Bullens than usual?
5. In Chapter 5, what does Virgil suspect is wrong with Gulliver, and why does he think this?
6. Why does Valencia think of Chet Bullens as "Scrunch"?
7. In Chapter 3, what is a criticism Lola has of Virgil's mother when it comes to food?
8. How does Virgil feel about the fact that his family has nicknamed him Turtle?
9. What does Kaori text to Valencia in Chapter 9 to try to convince Valencia of the reason she sounds older than 12 years old?
10. Who is Virgil's pet, and how does Virgil feel about the pet?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing the symbolism of the snake, and the snake bite, that Chet encounters/receives in the woods.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay analyzing the role of fear as a motivating factor for many of Chet Bullens' decisions in the book, from harassing Virgil and Valencia to going hunting for the snake.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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