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WorksheetsSeventh Grade by Gary Soto (2)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 34mins
The main setting of "Seventh Grade" is a
middle school
homeroom class
lunchroom
math class
Which event from "Seventh Grade" is part of the story's rising action?
Victor waits in line to receive his computer card
Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa
Victor agrees to help Teresa learn the French language
Victor goes to the library and checks out French textbooks
The climax of the story occurs when
Teresa sees Victor in the lunch area and smiles at him
Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French
Victor assures Teresa that helping her will not be a bother
Michael scowls throughout "Seventh Grade" because he believes it will
attract the girls' attention
make him seem dangerous
impress his older brother
shows that his face looks older
The plot of "Seventh Grade" is driven forward mostly by Victor's
feelings about school
behavior in French class
desire to impress Teresa
friendship with Michael
Mr. Bueller's behavior at the end of the story makes Victor feel more
confident
nervous
embarrassed
intelligent
What is the main character's name?
Michael
Victor
Teresa
Thomas
Where does Victor live?
France
Fresno
Victor decides to make a trip to the public library because...
he plans to meet Teresa there
he needs a quiet place to read
he has to check out French books to study
he has a part-time job there
Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes. What does this reveal about their characters?
they are intelligent but not responsible
they are hardworking and responsible
they will do anything to avoid working
they would prefer talking instead of working
How can the reader tell that Victor likes Teresa?
He thinks about her and looks for her at lunch
He scowls at her and ignores her but talks to her later
He asks her about her summer and tells her how much he likes her
He offers to tutor her in English
The point of view of the story gives the reader insight into
middle school students' lack of concern for each other
a boy's willingness to draw attention to himself in order to impress a crush
a girl's strong feelings for her classmate
Mr. Bueller's annoyance with his students
Why didn't Mr. Bueller give Victor's secret away?
Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college
He could tell Victor would be a good student
He knew Teresa would figure out he was lying
Mr. Bueller felt sorry for Teresa
What is the conflict in "Seventh Grade"
Victor and Michael like the same girl
Victor can't decide whether to take Spanish or French
Victor wants to impress Teresa but he doesn't know how
Which character trait does NOT describe Victor?
shy
rude
embarrassed
desperate
At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school?
Rising Action
Climax
Exposition
Resolution
What happens in the resolution of the story?
Victor embarrasses himself when he tries to speak French
Teresa asks Victor for help with French
Victor decides to go to the public library for French books
Victor sees Teresa at lunch
