Vocabulary and Comprehension by Gary Soto

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.

In "Seventh Grade," Victor and Michael talk about "picking grapes in order to buy their fall clothes." What does that conversation reveal about their characters?

• They are intelligent but irresponsible.

• They are hardworking and responsible.

• They will do anything to avoid working.

• They would prefer talking to working.

What does the following passage from "Seventh Grade" reveal about Victor's character?

• He is proud of his feelings for Teresa.

• He thinks he is clever and charming.

• He is embarrassed by his feelings.

• He likes Teresa a great deal.

In "Seventh Grade," how does Victor try to impress Teresa on the first day of French class?

• He scowls.

• He ignores her.

• He asks her about her summer.

• He pretends he speaks French.

When Michael wears a scowl in "Seventh Grade," he looks

• amused.

• angry.

• anxious.

• happy.

In "Seventh Grade," how does Mr. Bueller respond when he realizes that Victor pretended to know French to impress Teresa?

• He is understanding.

• He is mean and spiteful.

• He is embarrassed.

• He is angry and hurt.

At the end of "Seventh Grade," why does Victor sprint to the library to borrow three French textbooks?

• Teresa will speak to him only in French, so Victor wants to learn the language.

• Victor likes French so much that he wants to do additional work for the class.

• Mr. Bueller is expecting that Victor will be the the best student in his class.

• Teresa believes Victor can speak French and has asked him to tutor her.

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 "Vocabulary and Comprehension by Gary Soto," what is the main theme explored in the text?

• A) The importance of friendship

• B) The challenges of learning a new language

• C) The significance of cultural identity

• D) The joy of reading