Exploring Themes in 'Seventh Grade' by Gary Soto

Victor, a seventh grader, navigates his first day of school, choosing French as an elective to impress Teresa, a girl he likes. He meets his friend Michael, who believes scowling makes him attractive. Victor's day includes awkward encounters with Teresa and an embarrassing moment in French class. Despite his struggles, he resolves to improve his French skills, motivated by his crush on Teresa.

Why did Victor choose French as his elective?

• He thought it was an easy subject.

• He wanted to travel to France someday.

• He wanted to impress his parents.

• He was already fluent in French.

What was the main reason Victor was excited about taking French?

• He wanted to learn a new language.

• He thought it would be an easy class.

• Teresa, the girl he liked, was also taking French.

• His parents insisted on it.

What did Michael believe would make him look handsome?

• Wearing sunglasses.

• Wearing stylish clothes.

• Making a scowling face.

• Getting a new haircut.

Why did Michael start making a scowling face?

• He saw it in a movie.

• He read about it in a GQ magazine.

• His older brother told him to.

• He thought it would make him look serious.

What did Victor do when he saw Teresa in the homeroom?

• He ignored her.

• He smiled and said hi.

• He complimented her.

• He asked her about her summer.

How did Victor feel after his first encounter with Teresa in the homeroom?

• Embarrassed

• Angry

• Confident

• Indifferent

What happened when Victor tried to speak French in class?

• He impressed everyone.

• He made up sounds and felt embarrassed.

• He spoke fluently.

• He refused to speak.

How did Mr. Bueller react to Victor's attempt to speak French?

• He praised Victor.

• He understood Victor's struggle and moved on.

• He corrected Victor immediately.

• He laughed at Victor.

What did Teresa ask Victor after the French class?

• If he knew Spanish.

• If he wanted to go to the library.

• If he liked the French class.

• If he could help her with French.

What did Victor do after his embarrassing moment in French class?

• He avoided Teresa.

• He checked out French textbooks from the library.

• He asked Mr. Bueller for extra help.

• He decided to drop the class.