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Worksheets"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
In the first paragraph, the author established the mood of
a)
discontent
b)
desperation
c)
anticipation
d)
bewilderment
2.
In paragraph 9, the word bluff means to
a)
have a rough manner
b)
challenge or intimidate
c)
make a serious mistake
d)
give a false display of confidence
3.
Why did Victor's eyes widen in terror when he returned to Mr. Bueller's classroom to pick up his math book?
a)
Teresa was still in the room.
b)
The math book was missing.
c)
The other kids were staring at him.
d)
He thought that he would be punished.
4.
The phrase "pleaded with his eyes" is used in this selection to mean Victor
a)
wanted a job
b)
was unable to speak
c)
was begging for mercy
d)
didn't understand Mr. Bueller
5.
Why didn't Mr. Bueller give Victor's secret away?
a)
Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college.
b)
He knew Teresa would figure it out by herself.
c)
He could tell Victor would be a good student.
d)
Mr. Bueller felt sorry for Teresa.
6.
What word best tells how Victor felt at the end of the selection?
a)
Elated
b)
Anxious
c)
Indebted
d)
Sentimental
7.
When summarizing this selection, which of these ideas would be least important to include?
a)
Victor sat a few desks away from Teresa's desk
b)
Victor tried to make noises that sounded French.
c)
Teresa asked Victor to help her with French class.
d)
Mr. Bueller realized that Victor couldn't speak French.
8.
What is the duration of the story "Seventh Grade"?
a)
One week
b)
One year
c)
One day
d)
One class period
9.
At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school?
a)
Rising Action
b)
Exposition
c)
Climax
d)
Resolution
10.
Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?
a)
Victor embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish French to try to impress Teresa.
b)
Teresa asks Victor for help with French.
c)
Victor sees Teresa at lunch.
d)
Victor goes to his final classes and then decides to go to the public library for French books.
11.
What is the main conflict of the story?
a)
Victor is embarrassed when he tries to impress Teresa.
b)
Victor doesn't have all of his classes with Teresa.
c)
Victor does not know how to scowl.
d)
Victor does not know how to speak French.
12.
All of the following are themes (author's message) in "Seventh Grade" except
a)
Be yourself, not someone you are not.
b)
Always make a good impression.
c)
Lying is the key to success.
d)
We can always turn a bad situation into something good.
13.
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
a)
A middle school in Colorado.
b)
A middle school in Mexico.
c)
A middle school in present day Fresno, California
d)
An older elementary school in Coralle, Oregon.
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