"7th Grade" By Gary Soto

Why does Victor sign up for French class?

• He already spoke French, so it should be easy.

• His father was born in France.

• He was already fluent in English and Spanish.

• He thought it would be an easy class.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is NOT true about Teresa?

• Victor had a crush on her.

• She was taking French class too.

• She was good in math.

• She disliked Victor.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why did Michael think he should scowl?

• He saw it in modeling magazines and thought it would attract girls.

• He was angry with his new schedule at school.

• He thought if he looked angry he would get lots of attention.

• He wanted to the teachers to think that he was a bad boy.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What did Victor and Michael have to do in order to buy their fall clothes?

• Beg their parents for money

• Work in the mall

• Work at a grocery store

• Pick grapes.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

In what subject does Victor struggle?

• Spanish

• English

• Math

• Science

“He scowled with greater conviction.” Why does Victor scowl with more belief?

• He thought Michael was silly.

• He saw Teresa.

• He saw a girl looking at him.

• A friend told him he looked hot.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why did Victor think this year was his “lucky” year?

• He was in many classes with Teresa.

• His locker was beside Teresa’s.

• He was going to do well in school.

• He had great teachers.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

“Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher.” Lingered means which of the following in the quote above?

• Strong

• Stayed

• Ran

• Cried

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

““Yeah that’s me.” His brown face blushed.” What causes Victor to blush?

• He is hot.

• He wishes he had said something different.

• He was being shy.

• He was hoping no one heard him.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Victor embarrass himself in English class?

• He forgets what a noun is.

• He says “Teresa” when asked for an example.

• He sneezes loudly.

• He falls out of his chair.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2