Exploring the Animation of Oranges by Gary Soto

In Gary Soto's 'Oranges,' a 12-year-old boy experiences his first walk with a girl on a cold December day. He carries two oranges in his jacket and meets the girl, who is bright with rouge. They walk to a drugstore, where he buys her a chocolate using an orange as part of the payment. The saleslady understands the gesture. As they walk home, the boy peels his orange, its brightness contrasting with the gray December day, symbolizing warmth and connection.

How old was the narrator when he first walked with a girl?

• 13

• 12

• 11

• 10

What did the narrator have in his jacket during the walk?

• Apples

• Oranges

• Grapes

• Bananas

What was the weather like during the walk?

• Cold and frosty

• Snowy

• Rainy

• Sunny

Where did the narrator and the girl go after leaving her house?

• A movie theater

• A park

• A drugstore

• A restaurant

What did the girl choose inside the drugstore?

• A toy

• A drink

• A book

• A chocolate

How did the narrator pay for the chocolate?

• With a dollar bill

• With a nickel and an orange

• With a credit card

• With a quarter

What did the narrator do after leaving the drugstore?

• He went home

• He bought more candies

• He peeled his orange

• He went to another store

What did the bright orange in the narrator's hands resemble?

• A light bulb

• A lantern

• A fire

• A star