Before Virgil is twenty-five, he will be wanted by police in six states for ...., armed robbery and illegal possession of a wart.
forgery
assault
burglary
Virgil grew up in a quiet, wealthy neighbourhood. True or False?
True
False
It doesn't say
What did Virgil steal at school?
map
teacher's desk
fountain pen
When Virgil's classmates closed their eyes, what did Virgil do?
He stole another pen
He touched his girl classmates
He ran away
Virgil started his life of crime at an early age. True or False?
Why did he spend a lot of time with his grandfather?
Because his parents were immigrants and returned to Germany.
Because his parents were working hard to have money.
Because his parents didn't want any relationship with him because of his misbehaviour.
What happened to his grandfather during a baseball game? He was .... in the ....by a foul ball.
struck / head
stuck / bed
stung / bee
What was the effect of the accident?
He was arrested by the police.
He went back to Germany and became Kaiser Wilhelm.
He got crazy and lived in an asylum
How many cello teachers did Virgil have?
1
3
How good was Virgil as a musician?
He was lousy
He was good, that's why he played in a local band.
He was great
What was Virgil doing at 18?
He still attended school, although he couldn't concentrate
He joined a street gang
He attended school regularly
Why did he become a pool hustler?
as a hobby
because he was trying to earn some money
because he wanted to become a tough guy
Why didn't he join the Navy in the end?
because he is physically unfit
because he didn't pass his psychological tests
because he realises he is not strong enough for the Army
What is Mr. Foster's opinion about Virgil?
He was an honest boy after all
He liked to exaggerate his criminal record
He told lies
