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7th Grade By Gary Soto, Plot Quiz, N&N, and Fiction Test

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 13hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The main setting of "Seventh Grade" is a

a)

middle school

b)

homeroom class

c)

lunchroom

d)

math class

2.

Which event from "Seventh Grade" is part of the story's rising action?

a)

Victor waits in line to receive his computer card

b)

Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa

c)

Victor agrees to help Teresa learn the French language

d)

Victor goes to the library and checks out French textbooks

3.

The climax of the story occurs when

a)

Teresa sees Victor in the lunch area and smiles at him

b)

Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French

c)

Victor assures Teresa that helping her will not be a bother

4.

Michael scowls throughout "Seventh Grade" because he believes it will

a)

attract the girls' attention

b)

make him seem dangerous

c)

impress his older brother

d)

shows that his face looks older

5.

The plot of "Seventh Grade" is driven forward mostly by Victor's

a)

feelings about school

b)

behavior in French class

c)

desire to impress Teresa

d)

friendship with Michael

6.

Mr. Bueller's behavior at the end of the story makes Victor feel more

a)

confident

b)

nervous

c)

embarrassed

d)

intelligent

7.

Victor decides to make a trip to the public library because...

a)

he plans to meet Teresa there

b)

he needs a quiet place to read

c)

he has to check out French books to study

d)

he has a part-time job there

8.

Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes. What does this reveal about their characters?

a)

they are intelligent but not responsible

b)

they are hardworking and responsible

c)

they will do anything to avoid working

d)

they would prefer talking instead of working

9.

How can the reader tell that Victor likes Teresa?

a)

He thinks about her and looks for her at lunch

b)

He scowls at her and ignores her but talks to her later

c)

He asks her about her summer and tells her how much he likes her

d)

He offers to tutor her in English

10.

The point of view of the story gives the reader insight into

a)

middle school students' lack of concern for each other

b)

a boy's willingness to draw attention to himself in order to impress a crush

c)

a girl's strong feelings for her classmate

d)

Mr. Bueller's annoyance with his students

11.

Why didn't Mr. Bueller give Victor's secret away?

a)

Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college

b)

He could tell Victor would be a good student

c)

He knew Teresa would figure out he was lying

d)

Mr. Bueller felt sorry for Teresa

12.

What is the conflict in "Seventh Grade"

a)

Victor and Michael like the same girl

b)

Victor can't decide whether to take Spanish or French

c)

Victor wants to impress Teresa but he doesn't know how

13.

Which character trait does NOT describe Victor?

a)

shy

b)

rude

c)

embarrassed

d)

desperate

14.

At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new year at school?

a)

Rising Action

b)

Climax

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

15.

What happens in the resolution of the story?

a)

Victor embarrasses himself when he tries to speak French

b)

Teresa asks Victor for help with French

c)

Victor decides to go to the public library for French books

d)

Victor sees Teresa at lunch

16.
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
17.

Which of the following inferences about Victor is best supported by the following passage (paragraphs 18-19)?


"He watched her on the sly. As she turned to leave, he stood up and hurried to the door, where he managed to catch her eye. She smiled and said, “Hi, Victor."


He smiled back and said, “Yeah, that's me.” His brown face blushed. Why hadn’t he said, “Hi, Teresa,” or "How was your summer?” or something nice?"

a)

A. Victor’s crush on Teresa makes him jittery and nervous around her.

b)

B. Victor believes that Teresa will like him more if he pretends not to notice her.

c)

C. Victor is worried that Teresa might fall for his friend Michael instead.

d)

D. Victor has already gotten over his last girlfriend.

18.

After the conclusion of the story, it is most likely that .

a)

A. Victor will rush to learn as much French as he can in as little time as possible

b)

B. Teresa and Victor will fall deeply in love

c)

C. Victor will switch out of French class, fearing that Teresa will find out the truth

d)

D. Victor’s lack of any French knowledge will remain a secret

19.

What decision does Victor make on the first day of seventh grade, and why does he make it? Cite text evidence from the selection to support your answer.

4 lines
20.

Which of the following is the correct definition of plot?

a)

The act of sequence of related events.

b)

The act of making a story fit one specific point of view.

c)

The process of analyzing why the author used specific dialogue.

d)

The process of adding a secondary character to the storyline.

21.

“____________________ conflict is a type of conflict that takes place inside the character’s mind.”

a)

Character vs Character

b)

Character vs Self

c)

Character vs Society

d)

Character vs Nature

22.

 What part of the plot would character traits, the setting, important details about the setting, time period, and background information be found?

a)

Rising action

b)

Falling action

c)

Exposition

d)

Climax

23.

What is the word that describes the turning point or the point of great suspense or action?

a)

main idea

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

exposition

24.

What are the events after the climax called?

a)

rising action

b)

falling action

c)

exposition

d)

resolution

25.

What is a protagonist?

a)

Enemy or opposition of the main character.

b)

Lead character of the story. Center of the story

c)

Side character.

d)

A character that is introduced in the last chapter.

26.

What is an antagonist?

a)

Lead character of the story

b)

Enemy or opposition of the main character

c)

A side character

d)

The main character's dog

27.

The time and location where a story takes place

a)

climate

b)

mood

c)

theme

d)

setting

28.

 

The end of the story is called the ______.

a)

Falling Action

b)

Rising Action

c)

Resolution

d)

Climax

29.

A _______ is a struggle that a character has to work through or solve.

a)

conflict

b)

sequence

c)

climax

d)

solution

30.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

exposition

b)

rising action

c)

climax

d)

resolution

31.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

Exposition

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

32.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

Climax

b)

Rising Action

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

33.

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

a)

Climax

b)

Exposition

c)

Falling Action

d)

Resolution

34.

Once upon a time, there were three bears. There was a Papa Bear, who was very big, a Mama Bear, who was middle-sized, and a Baby Bear, who was very small. They all lived together in a little cottage in the middle of the woods. Their favorite breakfast was porridge. This information would be shared in what part of the plot?

a)

Rising action

b)

Falling action

c)

Exposition

d)

Resolution

35.

Plankton often causes problems for Spongebob & Mr. Krabs. He is an example of: 

a)

A protagonist

b)

An Antagonist

36.

Harry Potter faces many conflicts in his young life. He is an example of:

a)

An Antagonist

b)

A Protagonist

37.

The falling action is:

a)

the time and place of the story

b)

the problem in the story

c)

the resolution of the story

d)

the events leading to the resolution of the story. Events get settled.

38.

Read to passage.

Which plot element is in RED.

 The wolf was frustrated that he couldn't blow down the house of the third pig, she he tried instead to get the pig by climbing through the chimney. Surprise! He fell right into a pot of water that the little pig had on for supper. "Yum!" said the little pig. The pig invited his two brothers over. They ate a delicious wolf stew for dinner and all lived happily ever after. 

a)

Climax

b)

Resolution

c)

Exposition

d)

Rising Action

39.

 Read the passage. Which plot element is in RED

Eva had always felt that her older sister, Millie, got more of her parent's attention.  Though she pretended to be upset, Eva was secretly glad when Millie went away to college. However, Millie was scheduled to come back home for the summer. As June approached, Eva's parents began planning a surprise party for Millie. Eva got more upset. On the day of Millie's arrival, Eva ran upstairs and locked herself in her room. When her parents asked her to come out, she threw her stuffed animal against the door. 

a)

Climax

b)

Rising Action

c)

Resolution

d)

Falling Action

40.

Billy is known around the city as a “tough guy”. He can usually be spotted speeding down the street on his Harley. He is covered in skull tattoos. Most people don't know Billy is a loving grandfather who spends Wednesday evenings rocking infants in the church nursery.

a)

Words of the Wiser

b)

Aha Moment

c)

Tough Questions

d)

Contrasts and Contradictions

41.

Charlotte forgot her lunch at home. In reading class, Charlotte read about a girl trying to bake the perfect batch of cookies. In history, Charlotte’s teacher talked about food eaten during the first Thanksgiving. Even in math class, the lesson on fractions reminded Charlotte of a delicious pizza. Her stomach growled.

a)

Tough Questions

b)

Memory Moment

c)

Words of the Wiser

d)

Again and Again

42.

Missy's best friend Penny stole the science test off of Mr. Phillip’s desk. She was offering cheat sheets to anyone who was willing to pay $5. Missy was conflicted: should she pay the money and make an A or tell the teacher and risk becoming everyone at school’s new target?

a)

Words of the Wiser

b)

Contrasts and Contradictions

c)

Tough Questions

d)

Again and Again

43.

What question should you ask yourself when you find a contrast or contradiction?

a)

How might this change things?

b)

What does this make me wonder about?

c)

Why is the character doing that?

d)

What is the lesson?

44.

An Aha Moment is when a character finally...

a)

Does the opposite of what you'd expect

b)

Get what he/she wants

c)

Gives advice

d)

Understands or realizes something

45.

What question should we ask when we see a words of the wiser moment?

a)

What does this question make me wonder about?

b)

Why is this memory important?

c)

Why does this keep happening again and again?

d)

What's the life lesson, and how might it affect the character?

46.
When a character says or does something that's opposite of what he or she has been saying or doing all along. 
a)
Aha moment
b)
Tough questions
c)
Words of the wiser
d)
Contrasts and contradictions
47.

My older sister came over to me and let me know the secret to her success. "No matter how difficult it is, you have to keep trying. When I started at a new school it was difficult at first. Try joining a club to meet more people."

a)

Contrasts & contradictions

b)

Words of the Wiser

c)

Memory Moment

d)

Tough Questions

48.

Suddenly I realized what I could never see before. The truth is my grandma had been there for me all along. It all made sense.

a)

Memory Moment

b)

Tough Questions

c)

Aha Moment

d)

Again and Again

49.
What is the lesson, message, or moral of a story?
a)
exposition
b)
theme
c)
plot
d)
rising action
50.
Which of these is an
internal conflict?
a)
character vs. character
b)
character vs. self
c)
character vs. society
d)
character vs. nature