Seventh Grade by Gary Soto

In "Seventh Grade," why does Victor want to take French as his elective?

• He loves foreign languages, and he wants to please his parents.

• He might travel to France one day, and a girl he likes is in his class.

• It is the only elective that is available by the time he gets to sign up.

• It is a way to avoid having to take mathematics, which he dislikes.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

In "Seventh Grade," Michael scowls because

• he is angry with Victor.

• he is trying to scare some bullies.

• he is trying to impress girls.

• he is bitter about being back at school.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

How can the reader tell that Victor likes Teresa?

• He thinks about her, watches her in homeroom, and looks at her at lunch.

• He asks her about her summer and tells her how much he likes her.

• He scowls at her and ignores her but later speaks to her about ballet.

• He bumps into her after homeroom and offers to tutor her in English.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.3

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

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the word "populace" mean?

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

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• 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.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Why does Victor believe that Mr. Bueller is a good guy?

• Mr. Bueller agrees to tutor Victor in France.
• Victor gets a good grade in French class.
• Mr. Bueller doesn't embarrass him in front of Teresa.
• Mr. Bueller doesn't call Victor's parents for acting like a clown in class.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A