7th Grade by Gary Soto

Which detail supports, "Victor is willing to do anything to get Teresa's attention, even if it means lying, because he likes her so much".

• "On the way to his homeroom, Victor tried a scowl. He felt foolish, until out the corner of his eye he saw a girl looking at him."

• "A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat a few desks away, no doubt thinking he was a fool."

• "Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said, 'Tres bien. Parlez-vous francais?"

• "Victor couldn't stand to look at Teresa. He was sweaty with shame. 'Yeah well, I picked up a few things from movies and books and stuff like that."

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How does the phrase "Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks" contribute to the text?

• It stresses how excited he is to show off his French skills to Teresa

• It reveals that Victor does not enjoy being the center of attention

• It shows how worried Victor is that he will get in trouble with his teacher

• It emphasizes how embarrassed Victor feels as he tries to impress Teresa

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following best describes how Teresa responds to Victor speaking up in French class?

• She believes he is speaking French and admires his abilities

• She thinks he was joking and finds his comments funny

• She knows he was lying, but she pretends to be impressed

• She realizes that he can't speak French and teases him

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following quotes describes "She believes he is speaking French and admires his abilities'?

• He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars

• Victor couldn't stand to look at Teresa. He was sweaty with shame

• I didn't know you knew French, she said. That was good

• Bonjour, Teresa said, leaving him outside her next class. She smiled and pushed her hair out of her face.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The main setting of "Seventh Grade" is a

• middle school

• homeroom class

• lunchroom

• math class

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which event from "Seventh Grade" is part of the story's rising action?

• Victor waits in line to receive his computer card

• Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa

• Victor agrees to help Teresa learn the French language

• Victor goes to the library and checks out 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

The climax of the story "Seventh Grade" occurs when

• Teresa sees Victor in the lunch area and smiles at him

• Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French

• Victor assures Teresa that helping her will not be a bother

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" best expresses the main conflict that Victor faces in the story?

• They talked about movies, baseball, their parents, and the horrors of picking grapes in order to buy their clothes.

• The two friends socked each other in the arm and went their ways, Victor thinking, man, that's weird. Michael thinks making a face makes him look handsome

• After English, Victor had math, his weakest subject.

• A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat near, no doubt thinking he was a fool.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Michael scowls throughout "Seventh Grade" because he believes it will

• attract girls' attention

• make him seem dangerous

• impress his older brother

• show that his face looks older

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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

Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" shows a moment when Mr. Bueller acts in a way that is different from what Victor expects?

• Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said 'Tres bien. Parlez-vous Francais?'

• Mr. Bueller looked at Victor, and Victor looked back. Oh please, don't say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes.

• Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk. He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4