"Seventh Grade" Study Guide

Read the quote from the story and identify the figurative language or sound device: "Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks..."

• Hyperbole
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Allusion

Read the quote from the story and identify the figurative language or sound device: After English, Victor had math, his weakest subject. He sat in the back by the window, hoping that he would not be called on. Victor understood most of the problems, but some of the stuff looked like the teacher made it up as she went along. It was confusing, like the inside of a watch.

• Metaphor
• Simile
• Hyperbole
• Idiom

Read the quote from the story and identify the figurative language or sound device: "A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms"

• Hyperbole
• Simile
• Metaphor
• Allusion

At the end of the story, Teresa compliments Victor on his French and asks him for a study-date. The author writes, "The rosebuds of shame on his face became bouquets of love.” - What does this figurative language reveal about Victor's feelings?

• He wanted to give Teresa a bouquet roses.
• He was red-faced in anger, and then for love.
• He was blushing for embarrassment, then for love.
• His embarrassed blush became worse.

Who is Michael Torres?

• Victor's teacher
• Victor's friend
• Victor's brother
• The principal

What is the conflict in "Seventh Grade"?

• Victor is trying to impress a girl named Teresa, but he doesn’t know how to.
• Victor can’t decide whether to take Spanish or French in 7th grade.
• Victor does not know how to scowl.
• Victor doesn't know how to speak French.

Victor's friend thinks _______ makes him more handsome.

• winking
• scowling
• smiling
• frowning

What is the best summary of the selection?

• Victor, a seventh grade student, takes French class as an elective in hopes of seeing his crush, Teresa. He pretends to know French to impress Teresa and ends up embarrassing himself in front of the class. After class, Teresa asks Victor to tutor her in French.
• Victor, a seventh grade student signs up for French class because he already knows Spanish and English. He spends time with his best friend, Michael, practicing making scowling faces to impress his crush Teresa. He embarrasses himself when he tries to talk to Teresa.
• In seventh grade, Victor's best friend Michael, teaches Victor how to scowl after reading magazines all summer. Michael gets a new girlfriend from scowling and Victor tries to learn how also.
• In French class, Victor pretends to know French. Mr. Bueller, the French teacher, pretends he doesn't realize Victor doesn't know French so that Victor will have a chance with his crush Teresa.

Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?

• Victor embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish French to try to impress Teresa.
• Teresa asks Victor for help with French.
• Victor sees Teresa at lunch.
• Victor goes to his final classes and then decides to go to the public library for French books.

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

• A middle school in present day Denver, Colorado.
• A middle school in present day Mexico.
• A middle school in present day Fresno, California
• A middle school in Los Angeles, California.