Short Story Test Review

Which of the following best describes the setting of Seventh Grade?

• A middle school in Colorado.

• A middle school in Mexico.

• A middle school in present day Fresno, California

• An older elementary school in Coralle, Oregon.

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

• Rising Action
• Exposition
• Climax
• Resolution

What does the word "populace" mean?

• The people
• The nation
• The world
• The students

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

When the author wrote that the English teacher was a portly man, this meant that Mr. Lucas was...

• tall

• thin

• overweight

• short

When the author wrote that Victor gave Mr. Bueller a sheepish look after trying to speak French, this meant that Victor gave Mr. Bueller a look of...

• excitement

• anger

• embarrassment

• amusement

What is the main conflict of the story?

• Victor is embarrassed when he tries to impress Teresa.
• Victor doesn't have all of his classes with Teresa.
• Victor does not know how to scowl.
• Victor does not know how to speak French.

Why does Michael scowl in "Seventh Grade"?

• He wants to impress girls
• He's mad at Victor
• He's mad to be back at school
• He's trying to scare some kids

___________ is the name of the girl Victor likes?

• Trina
• Teresa
• Tabitha
• Tina

How do we know Victor likes Teresa?

• He's always talking to her
• He scowls at her and ignores her
• He offers to tutor her in English
• He thinks about her and watches her