Hello, Universe - Discussion Questions

 

 

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1. Why is Virgil's nickname “Turtle”, Does he like his nickname. Why and why not

2. When Virgil describes the rest of his family, he says he feels “like unbuttered toast standing next to them” (p. 4). What does he mean by that?

3. How would you compare and contrast the special bond that Virgil had with his grandmother Lola, versus the relationships he had with his other family members?

4. Discuss Chet’s character and how he treats other kids. Why do you think he’s so unkind?\

5. Who is Kaori? Why does Virgil come to Kaori for help? Do you know anyone who has Kaori’s abilities?

6. Describe Valencia. Why does she call herself Renee?

7. Why did Valencia decide to visit Kaori's home?

8. More than once, Virgil wishes he could act as the “Alternate Virgil”, would you ever wish you could act as the “Alternate-self”?

9. What did Chet throw down the well? What did Virgil do about the situation?

10. What would you do if someone throw your pet down the well?

11. How would you define the term 'Bayani' (inner hero) that Virgil Salinas was trying to discover within himself?

12. What happened to Chet when he encountered a snake out in the woods, and how did the girls react to his handling of the situation?

13. How did the girls find and rescue Virgil?

14. How did Virgil change after being rescued from the well?

15. Who is your favorite character in Hello Universe? Why?