"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

Elective

• To walk slowly and heavily, as with great effort.

• A personality trait

• An optional academic course or subject

• An a program at a community center

Catechism

• A religious instruction; a book of religions teaching

• An aerobics class at the WMCA

• A theatre class in college

• A class offered to students who want to go into nursing.

What evidence shows that Victor is impulsive?

• Victor stood in line half an hour before he came to a wobbly card table.

• They ate slowly, Victor scanning the horizon for a glimpse of Teresa.

• "Teresa," Victor said automatically.

• Victor didn't say anything, though he thought his friend looked pretty strange.

What text evidence demonstrates Michael having the character trait of confidence?

• "What classes are you taking?" Michael said scowling.

• "Spanish. I aint so good at it, even if I'm Mexican."

• "I aint making a face, ese."

• His teeth showed along with the ferocity of his soul.

She _________ walked to the front of the classroom to

present her project.

• Swiftly

• Leisurely

• Sheepishly

• Loftily

“I will call your ________,” said Steven during the card game.

• Brave

• Brother

• Mom

• Bluff

He painted a portrait of the local city _________.

• Trees

• Populace

• Towers

• Plains

His mom had to ______ his room for dirty clothes.

• Scan

• Leave

• Smell

• Snicker

The short, _______ man was tired after walking up the

flight of stairs.

• Scared

• Skinny

• Portly

• Tall

After a long day at school, Michael had to ________ up the

large hill to get home.

• Race

• Run

• Gallop

• Trudge