"Seventh Grade" "Fear" by Gary Soto and "Teenage Wasteland"

("Seventh Grade") 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.

("Seventh Grade") 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

("Seventh Grade")

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.

("Seventh Grade") What word best tells how Victor felt at the end of the selection?

• Elated

• Anxious

• Indebted

• Sentimental

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

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

("Seventh Grade") 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.

What is the main conflict of the story "Seventh Grade" ?

• 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.

All of the following are themes (author's message) in "Seventh Grade" except

• Be yourself, not someone you are not.
• Always make a good impression.
• Lying is the key to success.
• We can always turn a bad situation into something good.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following best describes the setting of the "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.

What holiday is coming up in the story "Fear"?

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

• Christmas

• New Years