Exploring Seventh Grade by Gary Soto

Why did Victor choose French as his elective?

• He wanted to travel to France.

• He already knew Spanish and English.

• He wanted to impress Teresa.

• He thought it would be easy.

What did Michael believe made him look handsome?

• Wearing new clothes.

• Scowling like male models.

• Having a tan.

• Wearing sunglasses.

What did Victor and Michael discuss by the water fountain?

• Their new teachers.

• Their favorite books.

• Recent movies and baseball.

• Their summer vacations.

What did Victor promise himself about Teresa?

• He would ignore her.

• She would be his girlfriend this year.

• He would help her with math.

• He would avoid her.

How did Victor feel when he tried to scowl?

• Confident.

• Foolish.

• Angry.

• Happy.

What subject did Victor find most challenging?

• French.

• English.

• Social Studies.

• Math.

What did Victor do during lunch?

• He practiced scowling with Michael.

• He ate quickly and left.

• He looked for Teresa.

• He studied for his next class.

What did Mr. Bueller say the students could do if they studied hard?

• Get good grades.

• Learn Spanish.

• Travel to France and be understood.

• Impress their parents.

How did Victor try to impress Teresa in French class?

• By helping her with her homework.

• By sitting next to her.

• By raising his hand to answer a question.

• By speaking fluent French.

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

• He apologized to Mr. Bueller.

• He checked out French textbooks from the library.

• He ran out of the room.

• He decided to drop the class.