Virgil
How is Virgil different from his brothers?
Virgil is quiet, never yells, and not as athletic.
Who does Valencia pray to?
Saint Rene
What is Gen's latest obsession?
jump rope
Why does Chet practice basketball?
To get his father’s approval
What text message does Valencia receive at the end?
“Hello”
What is Virgil's nickname?
Turtle
What is the reason for Valencia's how-tos?
Ways to talk to her so she can understand
Where does Kaori say her family is from?
the mountains of Japan
Why is Chet in the woods?
He was looking for a snake/snakeskin, so he could show off how brave he was to John Davies.
They all get eaten
How is Virgil rescued from the well?
What does Valencia name the stray dog?
Sacred
What task does Kaori give to Virgil?
To find five stones
How does Lola's warning relate to Chet?
She warned Virgil to watch out for the color red. Chet was wearing a red shirt.
What does bayani mean?
Hero
What is Virgil's "Grand Failure?"
He didn't say hello to Valencia all year
Why is Valencia having trouble sleeping?
Nightmares
What kind of stone does Kaori need for the ceremony?
snakeskin agate
How does Chet treat Valencia, and why?
He makes fun of her for being deaf and says she is just looking for attention.
He's jealous that she can "get away with things" while he can't.
What two characters from Lola's stories does Virgil hear in the well? Why does he hear these voices?
Pah and Ruby San Salvador
Pah is his fear embodied and worsens his fear; Ruby is his comfort that calms his fear
How does his experience in the well change him?
He becomes more confident/brave.
Why did Roberta stop being friends with Valencia? How does it make Valencia feel?
She claimed Valencia's how-tos are too hard to follow.
She feels upset at first, but pretends it's okay. She's actually afraid of being alone.
What proposal does Kaori make to Valencia?
They should be business partners
What is Chet's nickname?
The tiger of Elm Street
What is Ruby San Salvador's destiny? How does she fulfill it?
To help people in trouble
She helps Virgil stay calm