"Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto

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What does 'sheepishly' mean?

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Embarrassed.

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What does 'scowl' mean?

Back

Make a sullen, angry face.

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Why did Victor take French?

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Because he hoped to be in the same class as a girl he liked.

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What can we infer about Mr. Bueller?

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He is a good teacher that cares about his students.

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What feeling does the last line of the story convey about Victor?

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Hopeful.

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Define 'infer' in the context of reading comprehension.

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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It shows how characters change and grow throughout the narrative.

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What does it mean to make an inference?

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To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

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Explain the term 'context' in literature.

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The circumstances or setting surrounding a particular word, phrase, or event in a story.

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What is the role of a protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.