Story Elements-Review

A sharp shove between the shoulder blades jolted Anthony’s mind from its wandering, and he twirled around to see his brother standing right behind him.

"What are you doing here?” Ricky asked. "I thought you weren't a soccer fan.”

"I never said I didn't like soccer,” Anthony responded. Ricky rolled his eyes and walked across the field to warm up with his teammates, who were beginning to arrive in droves.

Based on this excerpt, what is Ricky’s view on Anthony’s quitting the soccer team?

• He is relieved, because he can be the star of the team now that Anthony has stopped playing.

• He is jealous, because he wishes he could pursue another hobby like Anthony did.

• He is concerned, because he thinks Anthony will only be happy if he plays soccer.

• He is frustrated, because he does not understand Anthony’s decision to pursue another hobby.

Read this excerpt from A Girl from Yamhill.

In the morning I descended from the bedroom by sliding down the banister railing, which curved at the end to make a flat landing place just right for my bottom. At night I climbed the long flight of stairs alone, undressed in the dark because I could not reach the light, and went to bed. I was not afraid and did not know that other children were tucked in bed and kissed good night by parents not too tired to make an extra trip up a flight of stairs after a hard day’s work.

Based on this excerpt, how does the narrator feel about her home as a child?

• She feels it is dark and cramped.

• She feels it is warm and cozy.

• She feels it is safe and comfortable.

• She feels it is spacious and spooky.

In the story “Seventh Grade,” Victor’s and Michael’s hopes and expectations about girls often cause them to

• act in embarrassing ways.

• get into trouble at school.

• struggle with friendships.

• do poorly in their classes.

Which best describes the setting of "The Roller Coaster”?

• an amusement park

• a fun ride

• a field trip

• a girl’s imagination

The main setting of "Seventh Grade" is a

• middle school.

• homeroom class.

• lunchroom.

• French class.

She smiled and said, "Hi, Victor.”

He smiled back and said, "Yeah, that's me.” His brown face blushed. Why hadn’t he said, "Hi, Teresa,” or "How was your summer?” or something nice?

This excerpt best expresses the story’s

resolution

climax

setting

conflict

• resolution

• climax

• setting

• conflict

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

• Victor waits in line to receive his computer card.

• Victor waits 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 textbooks.

The climax of the story “Seventh Grade” occurs when

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

• Victor raises his hand in French class to impress Teresa.

• Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French.

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

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

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

• The two friends socked each other in the arm and went their ways, Victor thinking, man, that’s weird.

• After English, Victor had math, his weakest subject. He sat in the back by the window, hoping he wouldn’t be called on.

• 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.

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

• attract the girls’ attention.

• make him seem ferocious.

• impress his older brother.

• show that his face looks older.