Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Quiz

Which details from the exposition of "Seventh Grade" help establish the setting and introduce the main character?

• The description of Victor's nervousness on the first day of school and his interest in Teresa

• The conversation Victor has with Michael about scowling

• The conversation Victor has with his French teacher after class

• The scene where Victor and Teresa discuss their homework

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What is Victor's main goal at the beginning of the story?

• To become class president

• To make a new friend

• To impress Teresa

• To improve his grades

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Why does Victor choose French as his elective?

• He wants to learn a new language

• He thinks it will be easy

• Teresa is taking French

• His parents told him to

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What made Victor think that girls might actually like a guy who scowls?

• Michael told him that he read about it in a magazine.

• When Victor tried a scowl, he noticed that a girl was looking at him.

• Victor scowled at himself in the mirror and thought he didn’t look half bad.

• Victor noticed that Teresa was staring at him as he scowled.

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What does Victor do to try to impress Teresa in French class?

• He answers a math problem

• He pretends to know French

• He draws a picture

• He sings a song

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What happens when Victor is asked to speak French in class?

• He speaks fluently

• He admits he doesn't know French

• He makes up sounds that resemble French

• He stays silent

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What figurative language is used in the phrase "his brown face blushing like a rose" when describing Victor, and what does it suggest?

• Simile; it suggests that Victor is calm and relaxed

• Metaphor; it suggests that Victor is angry

• Simile; it suggests that Victor is embarrassed or nervous

• Hyperbole; it suggests that Victor is confident

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What can we infer about Mr. Bueller's character based on his reaction to Victor's behavior?

• He is strict and unforgiving

• He understands what it's like to be young and in love

• He doesn't care about his students

• He dislikes Victor

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Read this sentence from the text.

Oh please, don't say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes.

What does the phrase "pleaded with his eyes" suggest about Victor's feelings when he looks at Mr. Bueller?

• Victor wanted Mr. Bueller to give him a job to do

• Victor is angry and wants to challenge Mr. Bueller

• • Victor is silently begging Mr. Bueller not to reveal his lack of knowledge in French

• Victor is confused and doesn't understand what Mr. Bueller is saying

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Which sentence best describes Victor's internal conflict throughout the story?

• Victor wants to get good grades but doesn’t want to study

• • Victor is nervous about starting school again

• • Victor wants to impress Teresa but doesn’t know how

• • Victor wants to be friends with Michael but is afraid of his reaction

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