WorksheetsSeventh Grade by Gary Soto
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In "Seventh Grade," why does Victor want to take French as his elective?
He loves foreign languages, and he wants to please his parents.
He might travel to France one day, and a girl he likes is in his class.
It is the only elective that is available by the time he gets to sign up.
It is a way to avoid having to take mathematics, which he dislikes.
In "Seventh Grade," Michael scowls because
he is angry with Victor.
he is trying to scare some bullies.
he is trying to impress girls.
he is bitter about being back at school.
How can the reader tell that Victor likes Teresa?
He thinks about her, watches her in homeroom, and looks at her at lunch.
He asks her about her summer and tells her how much he likes her.
He scowls at her and ignores her but later speaks to her about ballet.
He bumps into her after homeroom and offers to tutor her in English.
What is the main conflict of the story?
Victor is embarrassed when he tries to impress Teresa.
Victor doesn't have all of his classes with Teresa.
Victor does not know how to scowl.
Victor does not know how to speak French.
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
A middle school in Colorado.
A middle school in Mexico.
A middle school in present day Fresno, California
An older elementary school in Coralle, Oregon.
In context "Scowl" means...
smile broadly
raise your eyebrows
make a sullen, angry face
close your eyes
In context, "sheepishly" means
embarrassed
scared
mean
proud
In "Seventh Grade," how does Mr. Bueller respond when he realizes that Victor pretended to know French to impress Teresa?
Mr. Bueller is understanding.
Mr. Bueller is mean and spiteful.
Mr. Bueller is embarrassed.
Mr. Bueller is angry and hurt.
How does Victor embarrass himself in French class?
Trips over a book
Claims he knows how to speak French
Says he only signed up for this class for the French Fries
Knocks over a desk
