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Seventh Grade by Gary Soto
Seventh Grade by Gary Soto
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1
Drew was disappointed that he only got to choose 1 elective and the rest of his classes were required. Define ELECTIVE.
Fun
Optional
Required
Boring
2
Which rising action happened FIRST in the story?
Victor says something foolish to Teresa after homeroom
Teresa says, "That was good."
Victor says Teresa's name in response to a question in English
Victor scans the cafeteria for Teresa
3
What is the falling action of a story?
Where the plot begins to wind down, leading to the resolution
The setting and characters
The turning point of the story
Where the plot begins
4
Which of the following statements best describes the resolution of the story?
Victor and Teresa left class together.
Victor thought his friend looked pretty strange.
Victor was going to like seventh grade.
Victor was sweaty with shame.
5
What is the rising action in a story?
Series of events that build the plot
The setting and characters
The conflict is ending
The turning point of the story
6
Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks. This sentence includes what type of figurative language?
metaphor
hyperbole
simile
personification
7
The ferocity of the lion’s attack was such a contrast to the gentleness of the prey. Define FEROCITY.
Calming; soothing
Happy; cheerful
Excited
Fierce or violent
8
What happens during the falling action in "Seventh Grade"?
Victor decides to take French.
Teresa asks Victor if he would help her with her French.
Victor tries to fake his way through speaking French.
Victor decides that he is going to like seventh grade.
9
Umm, he thought, maybe it does work. He scowled with greater conviction. Define CONVICTION.
uncertainty
belief
purpose
religion
10
No wonder Hugo's dog was so portly - he ate a ton of table scraps at every meal. Define PORTLY.
Tall
Overweight
Slender
Thin
11
In "Seventh Grade", what is the inciting incident?
Victor and Michael hopes girls will think they are handsome
It is the first day of 7th grade
Victor wants to take French and hopes he will be in Teresa's class
Mr. Bueller is Victor's French teacher
12
What is an "Inciting Incident"?
Where the conflict begins
Where the conflict ends
The resolution
None of these
13
What information is in the exposition of a story?
Falling Action
Characters and Theme
Theme and Setting
Characters and Setting
14
Math was confusing, like the inside of a watch. This sentence includes what type of figurative language?
simile
hyperbole
personification
metaphor
15
What makes Victor think a girl may actually like a guy that scowls?
When Victor tried a scowl, he noticed a girl was looking at him
Victor scowled at himself in the mirror and thought he didn't look bad
Michael told him he read about it in a magazine
Victor noticed Teresa staring at him as he scowled
16
What is the resolution of a story?
The turning point
Where the conflict begins
Where the loose ends are tied up
The setting and characters
17
Which excerpt below shows tension increasing right before the climax?
...and their eyes met. She smiled sweetly and gathered her books.
"Bonjour." Teresa said, leaving him outside her next class.
He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars
...then widened his eyes in terror at Teresa who stood in front of him.
18
What is the climax of a story?
Where the conflict is ending
The turning point of the story
The characters and setting
The "loose ends" are tied up
19
Which event in the story gives readers a hint that things might turn out well for Victor and Teresa?
When the bell rang after lunch, Teresa looked up and their eyes met.
Victor ran into his friend, Michael, and they chatted about summer break.
Teresa sat two rows away, reading a paperback novel.
In math, Victor sat by the window, hoping he wouldn't be called on.
20
I hope the guests don’t linger for long after the party. Sometimes people tend to stick around too long. Define LINGER.
to leave the party early
to leave as soon as the party ends
to stick around too long
to spend the night
