Hello Universe Chapters 8-14

Why is Virgil unable to talk to Valencia in the freezer section of the Super Saver?

• He can’t get past Chet to be able to talk to her.

• He is thinking too much and loses his opportunity because she leaves.

• Lola talks to her first.

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Valencia’s reaction to seeing Chet in the story is:

• She sees him and then hides from him; she is afraid of him.

• She stares at him but says nothing; she barely remembers him from school.

• She stares at him and calls him a dufus; she is not fearful of him.

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What does Chet think about Valencia?

• He thinks she is weird and maybe faking being deaf.

• He thinks she is really smart and a know-it-all.

• He is afraid of her and thinks she has special powers.

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Mr. Bullens is described in the chapter through his actions and words.  What kind of person is he?

• Smart, strong, rich.

• Mean, critical, hurtful.

• Kind, thoughtful, smart.

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Why did Valencia make an appointment with Kaori?

• For advice about getting her mom to stop babying her

• To find out her future

• For advice about her nightmare.

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Lola tells Virgil her dream about the boy named Amado.  What is her advice for the day to him?

• Beware the color red.

• Don’t walk up to trees when people tell you not to.

• Listen to your elders.

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How does Valencia try to protect herself on her journey to Kaori’s house?

• She wears garlic cloves around her neck.

• She asks Saint Rene to protect her.

• She brings a friend with her.

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Why does Chet want to find a snake in the woods?

• He wants to one-up John Davies who found a snakeskin in the woods.

• He wants to scare all the kids with it.

• He wants to show his dad that he isn’t afraid of snakes.

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Kaori is very spiritual.  What is something she believes very strongly in?

• The stars.

• Her parents.

• Her friends.

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Read the description of Valencia’s sign (Scorpio) that Kaori tells Virgil.  

Does Valencia’s personality match the description? 

Explain your answer using a topic sentence.

Then, with at least 1 exact example from the text.

(no citation/quote needed)
    (3 points)

“Adventurous and courageous! Dynamic yet quick-tempered! Enthusiastic and confident!”

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