7th Grade Gary Soto Test Grade

1.

Multiple Choice

2 mins

1 pt

Victor has liked Teresa since they

were in Kindergarten together

were in catechism together

were in swimming lessons together

were in math class together

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why is Michael scowling at girls?

He thinks it makes his face look handsome

He read a book that girls like guys who scowl

His older brother gave him advice

He wants to be a male model

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Victor lingered around after homeroom because he wanted to

ask about switching to French

bump into Teresa

walk to class with Michael

talk to Mrs. Gaines

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How did Victor respond when Teresa said, "Hi, Victor"?

"Hi, Teresa"

"How was your summer?"

"Cool"

"Yeah, that's me"

5.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where did Victor find Teresa during lunch?

sitting with a friend under a tree

standing in line in the cafeteria

playing basketball in the gym

reading quietly in the library

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why didn't Mr. Bueller tell Teresa that Victor did not know French

He was too busy

Victor promised to walk his dog

He remembered a time when he wanted to impress a girl

Victor was one of his best students

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Teresa asked Victor if he would

walk her to class

help her with her French

sit with her at lunch

join her at the library

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does "FEROCITY" mean?

very intense

to shake

something that happens a lot

to wait to leave

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

At lunch with Michael, what does Victor do?

Studies in the library.

Pretends to study but really looks for Teresa.

Goes to the nurse because he has a headache.

Walks immediately to French class.

10.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

"Linger" means to...

Start over

Repeat again

Delay leaving

Stop moving

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is Mr. Bueller?

The principal

Victor's homeroom teacher

Victor's math teacher

Victor's French teacher

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the best definition of "sheepishly"?

a class chosen by the student

to stay in one place

a class that is required

a bashful or embarrassed look

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does the author include the memory of Mr. Bueller renting expensive cars?

To show the teacher understands what Victor is doing

To show that the teacher used to have a life

To show the teacher will give Victor an "A"

To show that the teacher is old

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What does Teresa ask Victor in the falling action?

For a ride home

For money to ride the bus

For directions to math class

For help with French

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a part of the setting?

Fresno, California

The first day of 7th grade

Michael's house

School

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

How does Victor feel about Mr. Bueller at the end of the story?

He's a good guy

He's a worse teacher than Mr. Macek

He doesn't know French either

He's a mean, old man

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why does Victor go to the library in the resolution?

His mom works there

To check out French books

To meet Michael

To return his free reading book

19.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Victor embarrasses himself in French class by

pretending to know French

saying Teresa's name

falling asleep in class

getting the hiccups

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is the protagonist of the story?

Victor

Michael

Teresa

21.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is the conflict in "Seventh Grade"

Victor and Michael like the same girl.

Victor wants to impress Teresa, but he doesn’t know how.

Victor can’t decide whether to take Spanish or French in 7th grade.

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

A schoolhouse in the early 1900s in California

A middle school in Fresno on the first day of school

Victor's French class during the day

Victor's homeroom class in his high school

23.

Multiple Choice

10 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a possible theme of the story?

Don't scowl at girls to get their attention

Be yourself and be honest to who you are

Make sure you always do your best in life

24.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which of the following best describes the resolution?

Teresa asks Victor to help her in French

Mr. Bueller tells the class that Victor doesn't really know French

Victor agrees to tutor Teresa and goes to the library for books

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Why did Victor's eyes widen in terror when he returned to Mr. Bueller's classroom to pick up his math book?

Teresa was still in the room.

The math book was missing.

The other kids were staring at him.

He thought that he would be punished.

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

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.

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

All of the following are themes (author's message) in "Seventh Grade" except

Be yourself, not someone you are not.

Always make a good impression.

Lying is the key to success.

We can always turn a bad situation into something good.

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When the author wrote that the English teacher was a portly man, this meant that Mr. Lucas was...

tall

thin

overweight

short

29.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When the author wrote that the students in Victor's English class answered the noun question in unison, this meant that the students answered...

separately

quickly

individually

together

30.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

When the author wrote that Michael showed the ferocity of his soul while scowling, this meant that Michael showed his...

shyness

intensity

humor

fear

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