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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. What does Valencia think always shows up on people's faces?

2. What does Virgil's mother and other family members call him that he hates?

3. What is Valencia worried about the first time she goes to Kaori's house?

4. What kind of lessons does Lola think Virgil should start?

5. What does Virgil's grandmother tell him she has dreamed about the previous evening in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens in Valencia's nightmare in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Virgil's family nickname him Turtle?

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

5. Who is the student from Virgil's school who bullies him, and what does the bully usually say?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Kaori's and Virgil's attitudes to the idea of fate.

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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