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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which detail supports, "Victor is willing to do anything to get Teresa's attention, even if it means lying, because he likes her so much".
"On the way to his homeroom, Victor tried a scowl. He felt foolish, until out the corner of his eye he saw a girl looking at him."
"A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat a few desks away, no doubt thinking he was a fool."
"Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said, 'Tres bien. Parlez-vous francais?"
"Victor couldn't stand to look at Teresa. He was sweaty with shame. 'Yeah well, I picked up a few things from movies and books and stuff like that."
- 2. Multiple Choice
How does the phrase "Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks" contribute to the text?
It stresses how excited he is to show off his French skills to Teresa
It reveals that Victor does not enjoy being the center of attention
It shows how worried Victor is that he will get in trouble with his teacher
It emphasizes how embarrassed Victor feels as he tries to impress Teresa
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes how Teresa responds to Victor speaking up in French class?
She believes he is speaking French and admires his abilities
She thinks he was joking and finds his comments funny
She knows he was lying, but she pretends to be impressed
She realizes that he can't speak French and teases him
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which of the following quotes describes "She believes he is speaking French and admires his abilities'?
He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars
Victor couldn't stand to look at Teresa. He was sweaty with shame
I didn't know you knew French, she said. That was good
Bonjour, Teresa said, leaving him outside her next class. She smiled and pushed her hair out of her face.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The main setting of "Seventh Grade" is a
middle school
homeroom class
lunchroom
math class
- 6. Multiple Choice
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 books
- 7. Multiple Choice
The climax of the story "Seventh Grade" 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
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" best expresses the main conflict that Victor faces in the story?
They talked about movies, baseball, their parents, and the horrors of picking grapes in order to buy their clothes.
The two friends socked each other in the arm and went their ways, Victor thinking, man, that's weird. Michael thinks making a face makes him look handsome
After English, Victor had math, his weakest subject.
A river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful. Teresa sat near, no doubt thinking he was a fool.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Michael scowls throughout "Seventh Grade" because he believes it will
attract girls' attention
make him seem dangerous
impress his older brother
show that his face looks older
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which excerpt from "Seventh Grade" shows a moment when Mr. Bueller acts in a way that is different from what Victor expects?
Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said 'Tres bien. Parlez-vous Francais?'
Mr. Bueller looked at Victor, and Victor looked back. Oh please, don't say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes.
Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk. He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work.
- 11. Multiple Choice
The plot of "Seventh Grade" is driven forward mostly by Victor's
feelings about school
behavior in class
desire to impress Teresa
friendship with Michael
- 12. Multiple Choice
Mr. Bueller's behavior at the end of the story makes Victor feel more
confident
nervous
embarrassed
intelligent
- 13. Multiple Choice
In "Seventh Grade", Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes." What does this reveal about their characters?
They are smart but irresponsible
They are hardworking and responsible
They will do anything to avoid working
They would prefer to talk instead of work
- 14. Multiple Choice
The point of view of the story gives the reader insight into ...
Middle school student' lack of concern for each other
A girl's strong feelings for her classmate
A boy's willingness to draw attention to himself in order to impress his crush
Mr. Bueller's annoyance with his students
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which character trait does NOT describe Victor?
shy
rude
embarrassed
desperate
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the protagonist's name?
Michael
Teresa
Victor
Thomas
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?
Victor embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish French to try to impress Teresa
Victor sees Teresa at lunch
Teresa asks Victor for help with French
Victor goes to his final classes and then decides to go to the public library for French books
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