7th Grade, Popularity, and Fish Cheeks

In Fish Cheeks, What is the significance of the narrator's feelings of embarrassment during the Christmas Eve dinner?

• They illustrate her discomfort with her cultural identity.

• They show her dislike for her family’s traditions.

• They suggest she is not used to having guests over.

• They indicate her desire to impress her crush, Robert.

In Fish Cheeks, how does the author use imagery to convey the narrator's feelings of embarrassment?

• By depicting the family members as rude and uncouth.

• By describing the food in a way that makes it seem unusual and unappetizing.

• By contrasting the narrator's appearance with that of the American guests.

• By emphasizing the loud and boisterous behavior of the adults at the table.

In Fish Cheeks, which detail from the text best supports the idea that the narrator was ashamed of her family's culture?

• The narrator describes her father belching at the table.

• The narrator mentions her mother's traditional Chinese cooking.

• The narrator states that her favorite Christmas dish is roast turkey.

• The narrator wishes for a slim, American nose.

In Fish Cheeks, which of the following best describes the mood during the Christmas Eve dinner?

• Joyful and celebratory.

• Formal and reserved.

• Boring and monotonous.

• Tense and uncomfortable.

In Fish Cheeks, what does the narrator’s reaction to her mother’s gift at the end of the story indicate about her growth?

• She is still embarrassed by her family’s customs.

• She feels guilty for not understanding her mother sooner.

• She begins to appreciate the value of her cultural heritage.

• She remains indifferent to her cultural background.

In 7th Grade, what does Mr. Bueller’s decision not to expose Victor's lie suggest about his character?

• He dislikes embarrassing students.

• He understands the pressures of being a teenager.

• He wants Victor to learn his lesson on his own.

• He is unaware that Victor was lying.

In 7th Grade, Victor wants

• to impress Teresa

• to go home

• to have ice cream

• to be the best football player

Which of the following best summarizes the main conflict in Seventh Grade?

• Victor struggles to adjust to the challenges of seventh grade.

• Victor wants to be the number one student.

• Victor is torn between impressing Teresa and being true to himself.

• Victor competes with other boys for Teresa’s attention.

In 7th Grade, what does Michael’s advice about scowling indicate about his understanding of what girls like?

• Michael believes that being kind and approachable is most important.

• Michael thinks girls are impressed by confident, tough behavior.

• Michael is uncertain about what attracts girls but wants to appear knowledgeable.

• Michael wants to stand out by doing something different from other boys.

In Popularity, what does the author suggest about the nature of popularity through the protagonist’s experiences?

• Popularity is something that everyone desires but few achieve.

• Popularity is superficial and often comes at the cost of personal authenticity.

• Popularity is a sign of true leadership and social skills.

• Popularity is a temporary phase that everyone eventually outgrows.