"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto Review

What is #1 on the plot diagram?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Resolution

What is #2 on the plot diagram?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

What is #3 on the plot diagram?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

What is #4 on the plot diagram?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Falling Action

• Rising Action

What is #5 on the plot diagram?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

2. Which of the following statements describes the exposition of a story?

• a. It is the most exciting part of the plot.
• b. It is the part of the plot where we find out what happens to the characters at the end of the story.
• c. It is where the characters and setting are introduced.
• d. It leads to the end of the story.

3. Which of the following statements describes the climax of a story?

• a. It is the most exciting part of the plot.
• b. It is the part of the plot where we find out what happens to the characters at the end of the story.
• c. It is where the characters and setting are introduced.
• d. It leads to the end of the story.

4. What is Victor's true motivation for taking French class?

• a. He already speaks Spanish and English.
• b. He likes Teresa.
• c. He wants to take a class with Michael.
• d. He needs another elective.

5. Which excerpt below includes details about the setting?

• a. …he thought some day he might like to travel to France, where it was cool
• b. There were rivers in France, and huge churches, and fair-skinned people everywhere…
• c. On the first day of school, Victor stood in line half an hour…
• d. Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself…

6. Where did Victor find Teresa during lunch?

• a. sitting with a friend under a tree.
• b. standing in line in a cafeteria.
• c. playing basketball in the gym.
• d. reading quietly in the library.