Exploring Themes in 'Seventh Grade' by Gary Soto

Why does Victor choose French as his elective?

• He wants to impress his teachers.

• His parents forced him to choose French.

• He thinks French is easier than Spanish.

• He already speaks Spanish and English.

What new habit has Michael adopted over the summer?

• Playing a new sport

• Wearing glasses

• Scowling like male models

• Reading more books

What does Victor think about Michael's new habit?

• He is jealous of Michael.

• He wants to try it too.

• He thinks it's cool.

• He finds it strange.

What subject does Victor find most challenging?

• French

• Math

• English

• Social Studies

How does Victor feel when he sees Teresa in homeroom?

• Nervous and hopeful

• Angry and frustrated

• Confident and relaxed

• Indifferent

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

• He asks his friends about her.

• He sits with Michael and waits.

• He pretends to study while looking for her.

• He walks around the campus.

How does Victor try to impress Teresa in French class?

• By giving her a gift

• By sitting next to her

• By answering a question in French

• By speaking fluent French

What is Victor's reaction when he fails to speak French correctly?

• He laughs it off.

• He ignores it and moves on.

• He feels embarrassed and ashamed.

• He gets angry at the teacher.

What does Teresa say to Victor after French class?

• She asks him to help her with French.

• She criticizes his French.

• She compliments his effort.

• She ignores him.

What does Victor do after his conversation with Teresa?

• He checks out French textbooks from the library.

• He decides to drop French.

• He goes home feeling defeated.

• He tells Michael about it.