"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

In the first paragraph, the author established the mood of 

• discontent
• desperation
• anticipation
• bewilderment

In paragraph 9, the word bluff means to

• have a rough manner
• challenge or intimidate
• make a serious mistake
• give a false display of confidence

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why did Victor's eyes widen in terror when he returned to Mr. Bueller's classroom to pick up his math book?

• Teresa was still in the room.
• The math book was missing.
• The other kids were staring at him.
• He thought that he would be punished.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The phrase "pleaded with his eyes" is used in this selection to mean Victor

• wanted a job
• was unable to speak
• was begging for mercy
• didn't understand Mr. Bueller

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Why didn't Mr. Bueller give Victor's secret away?

• Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college.
• He knew Teresa would figure it out by herself.
• He could tell Victor would be a good student.
• Mr. Bueller felt sorry for Teresa.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What word best tells how Victor felt at the end of the selection?

• Elated
• Anxious
• Indebted
• Sentimental

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When summarizing this selection, which of these ideas would be least important to include?

• Victor sat a few desks away from Teresa's desk
• Victor tried to make noises that sounded French.
• Teresa asked Victor to help her with French class.
• Mr. Bueller realized that Victor couldn't speak French.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the duration of the story "Seventh Grade"?

• One week
• One year
• One day
• One class period

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school?

• Rising Action
• Exposition
• Climax
• Resolution

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?

• Victor embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish French to try to impress Teresa.
• Teresa asks Victor for help with French.
• Victor sees Teresa at lunch.
• Victor goes to his final classes and then decides to go to the public library for French books.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4