"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

Victor has liked Theresa ever since they...

• were in Kindergarten together

• were in catechism together

• were in swimming lessons together

• were in Math class together

Why is Michael scowling at girls?

• He thinks it makes his face look handsome.

• He read in a book that girls like guys who scowl.

• His older brother gave him some advice.

• He wants to be a male model.

What happened when Victor tried scowling?

• Michael said it improved his face.

• He didn't feel any different.

• He saw a girl looking at him.

• He realized he wasn't any good at it.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

Victor lingered around after homeroom because he wanted to...

• ask about switching to French.

• bump into Teresa.

• walk to class with Michael.

• talk to Mrs. Gaines.

How did Victor respond when Theresa said “Hi, Victor”?

• "Hi, Theresa."

• "How was your summer?"

• "Ummm... uhhhh... yeah..."

• "Yeah, that's me."

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.W.7.3B

Victor's weakest subject is...

• French

• English

• Math

• Biology

Where did Victor find Teresa during lunch?

• sitting with a friend under a tree

• standing in line in the cafeteria

• playing basketball in the gym

• reading quietly in the library

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

How did Mr. Bueller respond after Victor said “La me vave me con le grandma”?

• Mr. Bueller asked Victor to speak up.

• Mr. Bueller coughed.

• Mr. Bueller asked Victor if he really knew French.

• Mr. Bueller ignored Victor and moved on.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

Why didn’t Mr. Bueller point out Victor’s inability to speak French?

• He was busy shuffling through papers.

• Victor promised to walk his dog.

• He remembered a time when he wanted to impress a girl.

• Victor was one of his best students.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.1

Teresa asked Victor if he would...

• walk her to class.

• help her with her French.

• sit with her at lunch.

• join her at the library.