Virgil and Gulliver's Journey

Virgil learns that guinea pigs like Gulliver need companionship, which makes him worry about Gulliver's loneliness. He decides to take Gulliver to the Tanaka's, packing him in a backpack with blankets. Virgil's mother calls him 'turtle,' a nickname he dislikes, as he leaves home. Despite feeling like a failure, Virgil empathizes with Gulliver, and they set off together.

What did Virgil believe about guinea pigs that made him concerned for Gulliver?

• They are nocturnal animals.

• They require a special diet.

• They should not live alone.

• They need a lot of exercise.

What did Virgil do to prepare Gulliver for the journey?

• He placed him in a backpack with blankets.

• He taught him tricks.

• He gave him a bath.

• He fed him a special meal.

What did Virgil do to ensure Gulliver could breathe in the backpack?

• He used a special breathing device.

• He left the backpack partially open.

• He made holes in the backpack.

• He carried him in his arms.

Why was Virgil disappointed when he saw his mother on the couch?

• He wanted to watch TV.

• He hoped to leave without talking to her.

• He wanted to ask her for money.

• He needed her help with homework.

What was Virgil's mother's profession?

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Nurse

• Engineer

What nickname did Virgil's parents use that he disliked?

• Buddy

• Champ

• Turtle

• Ace

How did Virgil feel about the nickname 'Turtle'?

• He found it endearing.

• He felt it made him seem brave.

• He was indifferent to it.

• He thought it made him feel like a loser.

What did Virgil's mother ask him to take to Mrs. Tanaka?

• A toy

• A letter

• A mango

• A book

What did Virgil say to his mother before leaving?

• Goodbye

• Take care

• See you later

• I love you

Why did Virgil's mother buy a lot of mangoes?

• To make a fruit salad

• To prove a point

• To sell them

• To give them as gifts