Virgil
Toward the beginning of the book, Virgil is talking about his brothers and said he felt "like unbuttered toast standing next to them"... What did he mean by this?
He felt plain and boring compared to his family
Valencia feels that her mother is too... (a) mean (b)loud (c) overprotective
(c) overprotective
Kaori is ... (a)shy (b)silly (c) confident
(c) confident
Chet spends a lot of time in his driveway playing __________________
basketball
Who does Sacred go home with at the end of the book?
Virgil
Both Virgil and Valencia share a desire to find out what their ________________ will be
future/fate
Compared to Virgil, Valencia is much more... (a)confident (b)quiet (c)rude
(a)confident
Kaori thinks that her younger sister, Gen, is... (a)spoiled (b)funny (c)childish
(c)childish
What does Chet's father do for a living?
He is a salesman and has to travel a lot
“The pillowcase was crumpled in the leaves like a deflated balloon.” This passage is an example of... (a)Metaphor (b)Simile
(b)Simile
At the beginning of the book, how would you describe Virgil?
sensitive, insecure, shy
Why does Valencia reach out to Kaori? (a)She wants help with her nightmares. (b)She wants to make a friend. (c)She wants to find out if Virgil likes her
(a)She wants help with her nightmares.
True or False: Kaori is very serious about being a psychic - explain your answer
True, she has business cards and clients.
Who does Chet make fun of?
Virgil and Valencia
Kaori and Gen believe in a) fate b) magic c) elves
(a)fate
At the beginning of the book, Virgil imagines telling his mother that he doesn't like the nickname of ____
"Turtle"
Valencia prays to a Saint named______________
Saint Rene
Where does Kaori tell Virgil to put her business card?
At the Super Saver (supermarket)
What kind of relationship does Chet have with his dad?
He wants to make his dad proud. He is a little nervous around his dad, worried about what he thinks of him.
Virgil can talk to Lola about anything except...(a)Valencia (b)School (c)Gulliver
(a)Valencia
The person that Virgil is the closest with is____________
Lola
True or False: Valencia is religious - explain your answer
False, she is curious but doesn't really believe in God or go to church.
Kaori tells Virgil that she sees a)happiness b)darkness c)sadness in his future
b)darkness
What kind of food did the Bullens boys buy at the store?
Chips, ice cream, soda - junk food
The theme of Hello Universe is ... (a)Friendship can help you feel more confident (b)Pets support people in interesting ways (c)Families are not all the same
(a)Friendship can help you feel more confident