Names and Nicknames
What nickname does Virgil hate?
Turtle
Chet goes into the woods to look for what?
A snake
How was Virgil different from his parents and siblings?
He is shy and quiet
What are Valencia’s how-tos? Name at least one.
Face her when speaking to her/talk slowly.
Which character knows the most about animals?
Valencia
Kaori’s room is very bare. Name one thing in it.
Bed. Starchart. Zodiac circle rug.
Name one nickname for Chet.
The Bull
What’s the dog’s name?
Sacred
Who is Virgil closest to in his family?
His grandmother, Lola
What name does Valencia give to Kaori when she first meets her?
Just Rene
What is Gulliver's favorite treat?
Dandelions
How does Valencia know when the doorbell is ringing?
A light flashes.
What was the name of Valencia’s guinea pig?
Lilliput
How many stones is Virgil supposed to collect for his meeting with Kaori?
Five
What color was Gen’s jumprope.
Pink
How does Valencia learn about Kaori?
She sees an ad at the grocery store
What type of animal is Pah?
A big scary bird
Why does Virgil want to meet Kaori? What does he want to happen?
He wants to get the nerve to talk to Valencia.
What do Lola and Ruby San Salvador call Virgil?
Bayani
Who does the dog go home with at the end of the book?
Virgil
Lola warns Virgil to beware of what color?
Red
Where did Virgil first notice Valencia?
The resource room
Why does Valencia go to see Kaori?
She wants to stop having/understand her dream.
What sport is Chet trying to get better at?
Basketball
What negative name does Virgil call himself?
A Grand Failure
What does Virgil do for the first time in the well?
He yells
Who has a dream about the stone boy?
Lola
When Valencia’s class visited the reptile house, what question did she ask?
Can snakes hear?
What does Kaori call her bedroom?
The spirit chamber
What does Virgil text Valencia when he finally gets up the nerve?
Hello