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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. Who does Valencia like to pretend to be when she writes in her zoological diary?

2. How does Valencia feel about losing Roberta as a friend?

3. What does the voice in the well tell Virgil silence is good for in Chapter 28?

4. Why does Valencia think she could never be a dog?

5. Where does Virgil tell the voice in the well he would like to travel to someday?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 31, what objects does Kaori tell Gen and Valencia she thinks they need to conduct the ceremony she hopes will help them find Virgil?

2. What happens to Chet in Chapter 30 when he actually does find a snake in the woods?

3. How does Valencia react to Gen's questions about her hearing aids and deafness in Chapter 31?

4. Why is Chet Bullens alarmed to see Valencia in the woods in Chapter 18?

5. In Chapter 28, what is one of the things that Valencia does that caught Virgil's attention at first and made him like her?

6. What does Kaori decide to do in Chapter 23 when Virgil is quite late for his appointment with her?

7. In Chapter 19, why do Valencia's parents think she does not need to learn sign language?

8. In Chapter 29, why is Valencia nervous about knocking on Virgil's door for the first time?

9. In Chapter 28, why does Ruby call Virgil "Bayani" and what does it mean?

10. What is one thing Lola says to Valencia when Valencia knocks on her door that endears her to Valencia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How does Kelly use both pacing and plot points to build and sustain suspense throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

In Chapter 31, what significant choice does Valencia make that endears her to Kaori and makes Kaori realize Valencia might be a loyal and interesting friend to have? Write an essay explaining your answer.

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