Theme in "Seventh Grade"

How do Victor's actions develop the story's theme?

• A. Victor takes an embarrassing risk because he is willing to do anything to get Teresa'a attention.

• B. Victor lies to get Teresa's attention but find that honesty is the best way to make a good first impression.

• C. Victor makes funny faces throughout the school day since he believes in the importance of being attractive.

• D. Victor spends his first day of school trying to impress Teresa and realizes he is no longer being true to himself.

What conflict motivates Victor's decisions throughout the story?

• A. Victor struggles to do well in math, and he is afraid Teresa will find out.

• B. Victor chose French as an elective, but he really wanted to take Spanish.

• C. Victor wants Teresa to be his girlfriend but he can't find a way to talk to her.

• D. Victor says Teresa's name in English class and the other students laugh at him.