Seventh Grade, a short story by Gary Soto

Victor has liked Teresa ever since they...

• were in Kindergarten together.

• were in catechism (religion classes) 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 and knew the strategy must work.

• He realized he wasn’t any good at it and gave up.

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, Teresa.”

• “How was your summer?”

• “Ummm.. uhhh.. yeah..”

• “Yeah, that’s me.”

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

How did Mr. Bueller respond after Victor 'spoke' in French?

• Mr. Bueller asked Victor to speak up.

• Mr. Bueller told Victor he couldn't speak French.

• Mr. Bueller asked Victor to present himself to the class.

• Mr. Bueller told Victor to stop lying.

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 so he let it go.

• Victor was one of his best students.

Teresa asked Victor if he would...

• walk her to class tomorrow.

• help her with her French.

• sit with her at lunch.

• join her at the library.

Where did Victor go after school?

• To Michael's house.

• Inside his school bus.

• To Teresa's house.

• To the public library.