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.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What new habit has Michael adopted over the summer?

• Playing a new sport

• Wearing glasses

• Scowling like male models

• Reading more books

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What subject does Victor find most challenging?

• French

• Math

• English

• Social Studies

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does Victor feel when he sees Teresa in homeroom?

• Nervous and hopeful

• Angry and frustrated

• Confident and relaxed

• Indifferent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3