Seventh Grade

Which of the following inferences about Victor is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 18-19)?

"He watched her on the sly. As she turned to leave, he stood up and hurried to the door, where he managed to catch her eye. She smiled and said, “Hi, Victor."

He smiled back and said, “Yeah, that's me.” His brown face blushed. Why hadn’t he said, “Hi, Teresa,” or "How was your summer?” or something nice?"

• Victor’s crush on Teresa makes him jittery and nervous around her.

• Victor believes that Teresa will like him more if he pretends not to notice her.

• Victor is worried that Teresa might fall for his friend Michael instead.

• Victor has already gotten over his last girlfriend.

In "Seventh Grade," Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes." What does that conversation reveal about their characters?

• They are intelligent but irresponsible.

• They are hardworking and responsible.

• They will do anything to avoid working.

• They would prefer talking to working.

What do the following sentences from "Seventh Grade" reveal about Victor's character?
"Victor lingered, keeping his head down and staring at his desk. He wanted to leave when she did so he could bump into her and say something clever."

• He is proud of his feelings for Teresa.

• He thinks he is clever and charming.

• He is embarrassed by his feelings.

• He likes Teresa a great deal.

What is the conflict in "Seventh Grade"

• Victor and Michael like the same girl.

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

• Victor can’t decide whether to take Spanish or French in 7th grade.

Which answer choice foreshadows that Victor and Teresa will come together by the end of the story?

• Only Teresa lingered, talking with the homeroom teacher,

• When the bell sounded, Teresa looked up, and their eyes met. She smiled sweetly and gathered her books.

• As Teresa walked down the hall, Victor walked the other way, looking back, admiring how gracefully she walked, one foot in front of the other.

• Victor sat calmly, thinking of Teresa, who sat two rows away, reading a paperback novel.

In "Seventh Grade" why does Victor choose to take French as his elective?

• He loves foreign languages and wants to impress his parents.

• He thinks he might travel to France some day and he likes a girl in that class.

• His parents insisted that he take it.

• He wants to take it instead of taking math.

A theme or lesson we can learn by reading this story could be

• Be yourself

• Scowling is the best way to attract girls

• Learning French is very important

• Try hard to look smart, even if you are faking it

What is the main theme of the story 'Seventh Grade'?

• A) The importance of being oneself

• B) The value of hard work

• C) The significance of friendship

• D) The challenges of growing up

In 'Seventh Grade', why does Victor pretend to know French?

• A) To impress his teacher

• B) To impress Teresa

• C) To impress his parents

• D) To impress his friends

What literary device is used when Victor imagines himself speaking fluent French in 'Seventh Grade'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification