"7th Grade" and "Oranges" by Gary Soto

In paragraph 45, the author uses "great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks" as a metaphor. Which is the best analysis of this metaphor and its purpose?

• Meaning: the metaphor connects rosebushes to Victor.

  Purpose: the metaphor helps the reader see what Victor is wearing on his first day of school.

• Meaning: the metaphor connects rosebushes to Victor.

  Purpose: the metaphor helps the reader see the foolishness of lying to teachers.

• Meaning: the metaphor connects blushing with red roses.

  Purpose: the metaphor helps the reader understand Victor's strong feelings of love.

• Meaning: the metaphor connects blushing with red roses.

  Purpose: the metaphor helps the reader visualize Victor's embarrassment.

How does the setting most clearly affect the characters and plot in the story?

• Effect on plot: The story is set in a time period when immigrants to the U.S. were severely mistreated.

  Effect on Characters: Victor's Mexican background instills the value of learning many languages.

• Effect on plot:The story is set at a time when children had to help their parents support the family.

  Effect on Characters:the terrible conditions while picking grapes leads Victor to value his education more.

• Effect on Plot: The story is set in a school where the students interact in various classes.

  Effect on Characters: the possibility of seeing Teresa around school reinforces how victor feels about her.

• Effect on Plot: The story is set in a school where French is offered as an elective.

  Effect on Characters:Victor's choice of French as an elective allows him to meet and befriend Teresa.

How are the points of view of "Seventh Grade" and "Oranges" different?

• "Seventh Grade" is written from 1st person point-of-view and, "Oranges" is written in 3rd person with a narrator.

• "Seventh Grade" is written in 3rd person point-of-view, and "Oranges" is written in 1st person point-of-view from the perspective of a young boy.

• "Seventh Grade" is written in 3rd person point-of-view, and oranges is written in 1st person point-of view from the perspective of an elderly lady at a candy store.

• There is no difference.

What can the reader infer happened in the poem between lines 42 and 43?

• The lady at the counter would not let the boy buy the chocolate.

• The lady at the counter accepted a nickel and an orange for the chocolate.

• The girl got mad that the boy didn't have enough money and left the store.

• the chocolate melted and made a mess on the girl's hands.

Among the topics that Michael and Victor discuss is the horror of picking grapes. what can we infer about their lifestyles?

• They like to eat a lot of fruit in the summer.

• They don't have a lot of money and have to work hard for what they have.

• they enjoy spending their summers working instead of going to camp.

• They like to pick grapes.

Which line presents the speakers problem?

• And when she lifted a chocolate that cost a dime, I didn't say anything.

• The first time I walked with a girl, I was twelve, cold, and weighted down

• A dog barked at me

• Someone might have thought I was making a fire in my hands.

Re-read paragraph 53. what does this paragraph demonstrate about Victor's internal conflict?

• He regrets lying about knowing French and embarrassing himself.

• He is struggling with making a difficult decision about his elective class.

• He knows what he did was wrong and is attempting to apologize.

• He wants Teresa to like him, but he knows she doesn't like him back.

What text evidence from the story tells you that Victor does not like math class?

• He sat in the back by the window, hoping that he would not be called on.

• After English, Victor had math.

• Victor understood most of the problems, but some of the stuff looked like the teacher made it up as she went.

• After math he had a fifteen-minute break, then social studies, and finally lunch.

In "Oranges," what image is produced by the author's use of the simile "Fog hanging like old/ Coats between the trees."

• bright, sunny weather

• a dull, dreary day

• a happy, cheerful day

• rainy weather

How do Mr. Bueller's qualities influence the events of the story?

• Characteristic: Mr. Bueller is engaging in French class.

  Result: he wins the trust of Victor who usually doesn't listen well in class.

• Characteristic: Mr. Bueller is sympathetic about trying to impress a girl.

  Result: He avoids embarrassing Victor in front of the class.

• Characteristic: Mr. Bueller is easygoing and friendly.

  Result: He wins the trust of Victor who feels comfortable speaking in front of the class.

• Characteristic: Mr. Bueller is opposed to making scenes in public.

  Result: He avoids embarrassing Victor in front of class.