Part 1
Why is part 1 called "bread"?
Why is part 2 called: "Street Fighter"?
Because the protagonist beats up the villains with his Street Fighter 7 skills.
Why is part 3 called Roof escape?
Because the protagonist has to escape from Shark by jumping onto the roof of another building.
Why is part 4 called VK truck?
Because Scott gets the opportunity to use the VK truck to prove that he is good at gaming.
In this story there are lots of street kids because...
In this story there are lots of street kids because a vires killed all grown ups. Children are immune.
What does VK stand for?
Virtual Kombat
Explain why the protagonist is afraid of Shark.
Which weapon does Shark use?
a knife
What is the significance of the VK truck in the story? How does it offer hope for the street kids?
The VK truck is significant as it represents a mobile VK game station that provides an opportunity for street kids to become VK game testers. It offers hope by promising a chance at a normal life with daily food, a bed, and access to education.
Not everybody is poor and hungry, for example...
Not everybody is poor and hungry, for example the rich people who eat in the restaurants near the mall.
Explain in your own words what VK is.
Virtual Kombat is a computer game. When you play Virtual Kombat, you become part of the game.
Explain what happened right before the following excerpt from the novel:
"Wait till Shark hears about this,” Stick says. “He’ll get you!” I say nothing as they walk away. But inside I’m shouting at myself, “IDIOT!” Shark is bad news."
The protagonist defends two helpless children from two bullies.
"I have to escape over the roofs. As I run around a corner, I see what I need."
What does the protagonist see?
A fire escape ladder.
Why does Tommy give up his seat to Scott? What does this reveal about Tommy's character?
Tommy gives up his seat to Scott because he prioritizes the well-being of his sister. This act reveals Tommy's selflessness and willingness to sacrifice his own opportunity for the sake of his family.
Scott can fight well because...
Scott can fight well because he is addicted to a virtual combat game called "Street Fighter 7".
Why does the protagonist not like adverts?
Explain why the protagonist can fight very well.
Because he used to train a lot with his father on Street Fighter 7 - a virtual combat simulation.
What obstacles does Scott encounter while trying to escape from Shark's gang, and how does he attempt to overcome them?
Scott encounters obstacles such as being chased through narrow streets, having Shark's gang closing in on him, and facing the challenge of jumping between rooftops. He attempts to overcome these obstacles by utilizing his knowledge of the city, taking shortcuts, climbing fire escape ladders, and ultimately making a daring jump to another building.
Why does Scott say "Are you crazy?" to answer Tommy's offer? How does Scott's perspective change throughout the scene?
The phrase "Are you crazy?" shows that Scott is surprised and skeptical of Tommy's offer at first. But as the story unfolds, Scott's view changes as he begins to understand that Tommy genuinely wants to help him and that family bonds are crucial during difficult times.
Tammy and Tommy know that Scott is hungry, so...
Tammy and Tommy know that Scott is hungry, so they share bread with him.
In a city where many children are left alone and forgotten, there is a special game called Virtual Kombat that everyone watches. The game looks very real, but it's just on a screen. It helps the main character forget about being hungry. One day, the main character sees some other kids being mean to a brother and sister. They take their bag, which has some food in it. But the main character doesn't like seeing others being bullied, so they try to help.
Sum up what happens in part 2.
A boy named Scott stands up to bullies Stick and Juice, takes their bread, befriends twins Tommy and Tammy, shares a meal, but faces danger when Stick, Juice, and the Shark gang confront him, leading him to run away.
Sum up what happens in part 3.
While being chased by Shark's gang, Scott takes a shortcut, climbs rooftops, and eventually jumps to escape, injuring his leg. As Shark approaches with a knife, they are interrupted by a VK jingle, causing Shark to retreat temporarily.
Sum up what happens in part 4.
Upon arriving at the square, Scott discovers a VK game station truck, which offers a chance for a better life. However, all the seats and food are already taken. To Scott's surprise, Tommy offers him his seat, prioritizing his sister's well-being. The game begins.
If Scott becomes a game tester, he...
If Scott becomes a game tester, he will have food every day, a bed, school - a chance of a normal life.