"Oranges" by Gary Soto

What is a major theme of "Oranges" by Gary Soto?

• The challenges of growing up

• The importance of wealth

• The complexity of technology

• The impact of climate change

Based on the text, what can we infer about the boy's feelings towards the girl?

• He is indifferent towards her

• He admires her from a distance

• He is deeply in love with her

• He is nervous and eager to impress her

Which of the following examples from "Oranges" is an instance of figurative language?

• "The first time I walked with a girl, I was twelve."

• "Cold, and weighted down with two oranges in my jacket."

• "Frost cracking beneath my steps, my breath before me, then gone."

• "I looked at a candy bar, and that's what I chose."

What is the author's primary purpose in writing "Oranges"?

• To inform readers about the process of growing oranges

• To persuade readers to appreciate small moments in life

• To entertain readers with a story of young love

• To argue against the commercialization of holidays

How does Gary Soto summarize the key points in "Oranges"?

• By detailing the economic aspects of orange farming

• Through the narrative of a young boy's first experience with love

• By comparing the boy's life to the girl's life

• Through a series of flashbacks to the boy's childhood

What contrast is evident between the boy and the girl in "Oranges"?

• Their attitudes towards money

• Their experience with love

• Their social status

• Their feelings about the cold weather

What inference can be made about the boy's socioeconomic status in "Oranges"?

• He comes from a wealthy family

• He is of middle-class status

• His family struggles financially

• His socioeconomic status is unclear

Which of the following best describes the mood of "Oranges"?

• Melancholic and reflective

• Joyful and energetic

• Tense and suspenseful

• Warm and hopeful

How does the author use figurative language to enhance the theme of growth in "Oranges"?

• By comparing the boy's journey to the ripening of an orange

• Through the use of similes that compare the boy to a seasoned traveler

• By employing metaphors that liken love to a sweet fruit

• Through the symbolic use of winter turning to spring

What can be inferred about the author's view on young love from "Oranges"?

• It is naive and fleeting

• It is deep and often unrequited

• It is innocent and powerful

• It is complicated and fraught with challenges