Virgil and Malaya's Freezer Aisle Adventures

In a supermarket's freezer aisle, Virgil and his grandmother Lola discuss quietness. Lola shares a story about Malaya, a brave girl who defied a crocodile. Virgil is reminded of Valencia, a girl from school, who unexpectedly appears in the aisle. He contemplates greeting her but hesitates. Later, Virgil encounters bullies and decides to focus on choosing ice cream instead.

Why does Lola ask Virgil why he is being so quiet?

• Because he is usually talkative

• Because she is worried about him

• Because she wants to tell him a story

• Because they are in a noisy place

What is the main reason Virgil is quiet in the freezer aisle?

• He is planning a surprise

• He is thinking about a girl at school

• He is feeling sick

• He is angry with Lola

What did Malaya do that terrified the villagers?

• She ran away from the village

• She fought with the villagers

• She ate the crocodile's food

• She stole from the crocodile

How did Malaya defeat the crocodile?

• She used a spear

• She shoved a log down its throat

• She poisoned its food

• She set a trap

Who unexpectedly appears in the freezer aisle?

• Virgil's father

• Virgil's teacher

• Valencia Somerset

• Chek Bolin

What does Virgil think when he sees Valencia in the freezer aisle?

• He should ignore her

• She is following him

• He should run away

• It must be fate

Why does Virgil hide behind his grandmother?

• He is scared of Valencia

• He doesn't know how to greet her

• He is playing a game

• He wants to surprise her

What does Virgil ask Lola to buy to cheer himself up?

• Ice cream

• Candy

• Soda

• Pizza

Who is the 'bull' that Virgil encounters in the freezer aisle?

• His classmate

• His cousin

• His teacher

• His neighbor

How does Virgil react when he sees Chek Bolin?

• He greets him

• He hides in the freezer

• He runs away

• He asks Lola for help