Exploring Seventh Grade Themes by Gary Soto

The transcript follows Victor on his first day of seventh grade, highlighting his interactions with friends, his crush on Teresa, and his embarrassing moment in French class. Despite the challenges, Victor remains determined to improve and looks forward to the school year.

Why did Victor choose French as his elective?

• He wanted to impress Teresa.

• His parents forced him to choose it.

• He already spoke Spanish and English and wanted to travel to France.

• He thought it would be easy.

What new look did Michael adopt over the summer?

• He started wearing glasses.

• He began scowling like male models in a magazine.

• He dyed his hair blonde.

• He started wearing a hat.

What did Victor think about Michael's new look?

• He wanted to adopt the same look.

• He thought it was cool.

• He didn't notice any change.

• He thought it made Michael look strange.

What did Victor do when he saw Teresa in homeroom?

• He asked her about her summer.

• He smiled and said hi.

• He ignored her.

• He blushed and said 'yeah, that's me.'

What subject did Victor find most challenging?

• English

• Math

• Science

• Social Studies

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

• He sat in the bagged lunch area and pretended to read.

• He walked around the campus looking for her.

• He went to the library.

• He sat with Michael and talked.

How did Victor try to impress Teresa in French class?

• By helping her with her homework.

• By sitting next to her.

• By giving her a gift.

• By answering a question in French.

What was Victor's reaction when he couldn't answer the French question?

• He asked for help from a classmate.

• He laughed it off.

• He ran out of the classroom.

• He mumbled and felt embarrassed.

How did Teresa react to Victor's attempt to speak French?

• She laughed at him.

• She ignored him.

• She complimented him and asked for his help.

• She corrected his mistakes.

What did Victor do after his embarrassing moment in French class?

• He decided to drop the class.

• He switched to Spanish class.

• He checked out French textbooks from the library.

• He asked his parents for help.