Exploring 'Hello, Universe' Chapter 1

How did Virgil feel about the rest of middle school?

• Excited and hopeful

• Indifferent and unbothered

• Dreadful and pessimistic

• Confident and eager

What did Virgil's Lola offer him when he came home?

• A slice of cake

• A mango

• A glass of water

• A bowl of rice

What was Virgil's secret nickname given by his parents?

• Turtle

• Rabbit

• Eagle

• Lion

What did Lola dream about?

• A flying horse

• A talking tree

• A stone boy

• A swimming fish

Who is Frederico the sorrowful in Lola's story?

• A brave knight

• A happy farmer

• A sad king

• A wise sage

Why did Lola's stories often feature characters facing unusual fates?

• To entertain with humor

• To scare Virgil

• To teach lessons about life

• Because she forgot other stories

Why did Lola tell stories where characters get eaten?

• To share cultural tales

• To answer Virgil's question

• To make Virgil laugh

• To prepare him for danger

What did Virgil plan to do after talking with Lola?

• Go outside to play

• Read a book

• Watch television

• Check on his pet guinea pig