Exploring Middle School Crushes in Seventh Grade

Victor, a seventh grader, navigates his first day of school, choosing French as his elective in hopes of impressing Teresa, a girl he likes. He encounters his friend Michael, who believes scowling makes him attractive. Throughout the day, Victor experiences various classes, including an embarrassing moment in French class where he pretends to know the language. Despite the embarrassment, Teresa is impressed, and Victor resolves to learn French, ending the day with a positive outlook on seventh grade.

Why does Victor choose French as his elective?

• His parents forced him to choose it.

• He thinks French is easier than Spanish.

• He wants to impress his friend Michael.

• He wants to travel to France someday.

What new habit has Michael adopted over the summer?

• Reading more books

• Scowling like male models in a magazine

• Wearing glasses

• Playing a new sport

What does Victor think about Michael's new habit?

• He thinks it's cool.

• He finds it strange.

• He wants to adopt it too.

• He is indifferent.

What does Victor hope to achieve by lingering in homeroom?

• To get extra help from the teacher

• To bump into Teresa and say something clever

• To finish his homework

• To avoid going to his next class

How does Victor feel after his brief interaction with Teresa in homeroom?

• Indifferent

• Embarrassed

• Confident

• Angry

What subject does Victor find most challenging?

• English

• Math

• Social Studies

• French

What does Victor do during lunch to try to see Teresa?

• He asks other students about her.

• He writes her a note.

• He goes to the bagged lunch area and pretends to study.

• He sits with Michael and talks about her.

How does Victor try to impress Teresa in French class?

• By raising his hand to answer a question

• By sitting next to her

• By giving her a gift

• By speaking fluent French

What is Mr. Bueller's reaction to Victor's attempt to speak French?

• He corrects Victor's mistakes.

• He praises Victor for his effort.

• He asks Victor to stay after class.

• He realizes Victor doesn't know French and moves on.

How does Teresa respond to Victor's attempt to speak French?

• She laughs at him.

• She ignores him.

• She appreciates his effort and asks for his help.

• She corrects his mistakes.