Seventh Grade

1. How do Victor's actions develop the story's theme?

• A. Victor takes an embarrassing risk because he is willing to do anything to get Teresa's attention.

• B. Victory lies to get Teresa's attention but finds that honesty is the best way to make a good first impression.

• C. Victor makes funny faces throughout the school day since he believes in the importance of being attractive.

• D. Victor spends his first day of school trying to impress Teresa and realizes he is no longer being true to himself.

2. Which conflict motivates Victor's decision throughout the story?

• A. Victor struggles to do well in math, and he is afraid Teresa will find out.

• B. Victor chose French as an elective, but he really wanted to take Spanish.

• C. Victor wants Teresa to be his girlfriend but he can't find a way to talk to her.

• D. Victor says Teresa's name in English class and the other students laugh at him.01

3. How does the phrase "Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks" contributes to the text in paragraph 45?

• A. It shows how embarrassed Victor feels as he tries to impress Teresa.

• B. It stresses how excited Victor is to show off his French skills to Teresa.

• C. It explains how worried Victor is that he will get in trouble with the teacher.

• D. It reveals that Victor does not enjoy being the center of attention in French class.

4. Which of the following best describes how Teresa responds to Victor speaking up in French class?

• A. She realizes that he can't speak French and teases him.

• B. She thinks he was joking and finds his comments funny.

• C. She knows he was lying, but she pretends to be impressed.

• D. She believes he is speaking French and admires his ability.

5. Which quote best explains Mr. Bueller's reaction when he realizes why Victor is faking his knowledge of French?

• A. "The teacher beamed and said 'Tres bein. Parlez-vous francis?' " (Paragraph 41)

• B. "Mr. Bueller, wrinkling his face in curiosity, asked him to speak up." (Paragraph 44)

• C. "He walked to the blackboard and pointed to the words on the board with his steel edged ruler. " (Paragraph 49)

• D. "He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars. " (Paragraph 57)