Seventh Grade Quiz

**Which event marks the climax of "Seventh Grade"?**

• Victor pretends to know French in class.

• Victor decides to take French as his elective.

• Mr. Bueller chooses not to reveal Victor’s lie.

• Victor sees Teresa in the library.

**What is the main conflict in "Seventh Grade"?**

• Victor wants to impress Teresa.

• Victor struggles with his French homework.

• Mr. Bueller is unhappy with his teaching job.

• Teresa is avoiding Victor.

**Which event is part of the rising action in the story?**

• Victor decides to take French to be near Teresa.

• Victor imagines himself being suave and impressive.

• Mr. Bueller shares his college story with Victor.

• Victor finally speaks to Teresa at the end of the story.

**What is the resolution of the story?**

• Teresa asks Victor to help her with French.

• Victor regrets pretending to know French.

• Mr. Bueller scolds Victor for lying.

• Victor decides to avoid Teresa.

**What is the exposition of the story?**

• Victor talks to Teresa after class.

• Victor fantasizes about being with Teresa.

• The narrator describes Victor’s background and feelings.

• Mr. Bueller asks Victor a question in French class.

**Which quote best supports the idea that Victor wants to impress Teresa?**

• “Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor’s cheeks.”

• “Teresa is going to be my girl this year.”

• “He raised his hand, and said ‘La me vave me con le grandma.’”

• “Victor sprinted to the library, checking out English and math books.”

**Which sentence from the text shows that Victor is nervous about speaking to Teresa?**

• “He was careful to choose his words as he spoke.”

• “Victor scowled with greater conviction.”

• “Victor glanced around to make sure Teresa was looking.”

• “Victor shuffled his feet and looked at the ground.”

How does the author show that Victor is embarrassed in French class?

• Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa.

• Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor’s cheeks.

• Victor wanted to skip French class that day.

• Victor sat quietly at his desk, avoiding eye contact.

Which detail from the text suggests Mr. Bueller understands Victor's situation?

• Mr. Bueller walked back to his desk and smiled.

• Mr. Bueller’s eyes twinkled.

• Mr. Bueller didn’t say anything about Victor’s lie.

• Mr. Bueller was deep in thought.

What evidence from the text indicates that Teresa likes Victor?

• Teresa smiled at Victor after class.

• Teresa asked Victor if he could help her with French.

• Teresa waved at Victor from across the room.

• Teresa chose to sit near Victor during lunch.