Victor and Michael talk about picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes. What does that reveal about their character?

They are hardworking and responsible.

Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?

a middle school in present day Fresno, California

What made Victor think that girls might actually like a guy who scowls?

When Victor tried a scowl, he noticed that a girl was looking at him.

Which of the following statements describes the inciting incident?

Victor wants to take French and hopes he will be in Teresa's class.

Which excerpt below includes details about the setting?

On the first day of school, Victor stood in line half an hour.

What happens during the falling action?

Teresa asks Victor if he would help her with French.

The climax of this story occurs when

Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French.

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.

Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?

Victor goes to his last class and then the library for French books.

Which of the following statements best describes the resolution of the story?

Victor was going to like 7th grade.

Why didn't Mr. Bueller point out Victor's inability to speak French?

He remembered a time when he wanted to impress a girl.

Which excerpt below shows tension increasing right before the climax?

...then widened his eyes in terror at Teresa who stood in front of him.

Which of the following rising actions happened first in the story?

Victor says something foolish to Teresa after homefoom.

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TEST REVIEW: "Seventh Grade"

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1
Victor and Michael talk about picking grapes in order to buy fall clothes. What does that reveal about their character?
They are intelligent, but irresponsible.
They will do anything to avoid working.
They are hardworking and responsible.
They would prefer talking to working.
2
Which of the following best describes the setting of the story?
a middle school in present day Fresno, California
an older elementary school in New York City, New York
a middle school in Mexico
a middle school in Colorado
3
events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution
rising action
exposition
climax
falling action
4
What made Victor think that girls might actually like a guy who scowls?
Victor scowled at himself in the mirror and thought he didn't look half bad
When Victor tried a scowl, he noticed that a girl was looking at him.
Michael told him that he read about it in magazines.
Victor noticed that Teresa was staring at him as he scowled.
5
Math was confusing, like the inside of a watch? This sentence includes what type of figurative language?
metaphor
personification
simile
hyperbole
6
Which of the following statements describes the inciting incident?
Mr. Bueller is Victor's French teacher.
It is the first day of 7th grade.
Michael and Victor hope that girls think they are handsome.
Victor wants to take French and hopes he will be in Teresa's class.
7
Which excerpt below includes details about the setting?
On the first day of school, Victor stood in line half an hour.
Teresa is going to be my girl this year, he promised himself...
There were rivers in France, and huge churches, and fair-skinned people...
..he thought some day he might like to travel to France, where it was cool.
8
first part of the plot; characters, setting, and inciting incident are revealed
resolution
exposition
falling action
climax
9
What happens during the falling action?
Victor decides that he is going to like 7th grade.
Victor tries to fake his way through speaking French.
Victor decides to take French.
Teresa asks Victor if he would help her with French.
10
the most exciting or intense part of the story; usually a turning point
falling action
rising action
exposition
climax
11
The phrase pleaded with his eyes is used to mean that Victor
was begging for mercy.
didn't understand Mr. Bueller.
was unable to speak.
wanted a job.
12
The climax of this story occurs when
Teresa sees Victor in the lunch area and smiles at him.
Victor assures Teresa that helping her will not be a bother.
Mr. Bueller stays quiet about Victor not knowing French.
13
main part of the story; moves the plot along
rising action
falling action
climax
resolution
14
Which event in the story gives readers a hint that things might turn out well for Victor and Teresa?
Teresa sat two rows away, reading a paperback novel.
Victor ran into his friend, Michael, and they chatted about summer break.
In math, Victor sat by the window, hoping he wouldn't be called on.
When the bell rang after lunch, Teresa looked up and their eyes met.
15
Which of the following happens in the resolution of the story?
V embarrasses himself when he speaks gibberish in French to impress Teresa.
Victor sees Teresa at lunch.
Victor goes to his last class and then the library for French books.
Teresa asks Victor for help with French.
16
At which point in the story do you learn that Victor is beginning a new school year?
climax
resolution
rising action
exposition
17
the end of the story; loose ends are tied up
climax
exposition
rising action
resolution
18
Which of the following statements best describes the resolution of the story?
Victor was going to like 7th grade.
Victor and Teresa left class together.
Victor was sweaty with shame.
Victor thought his friend looked pretty strange.
19
The plot of "Seventh Grade" is driven forward mostly by Victor's
desire to impress Teresa.
feelings about school.
friendship with Michael.
behavior in class.
20
Victor lingered around after homeroom because he wanted to...
bump into Teresa.
talk to Mrs. Gaines.
ask about switching to French.
walk to class with Michael.
21
Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks. This sentence includes what type of figurative language?
personification
metaphor
simile
hyperbole
22
Umm, he thought, maybe it does work. He scowled with greater conviction. What does conviction mean in this sentence?
purpose
uncertainty
religion
belief
23
Why didn't Mr. Bueller point out Victor's inability to speak French?
He was busy shuffling though papers.
Victor was one of his best friends.
He remembered a time when he wanted to impress a girl.
Victor promised to walk his dog.
24
Which excerpt below shows tension increasing right before the climax?
...then widened his eyes in terror at Teresa who stood in front of him.
...and their eyes met. She smiled sweetly and gathered her books.
He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars
"Bonjour." Teresa said, leaving him outside her next class.
25
Which of the following rising actions happened first in the story?
Victor says Teresa's name in response to a question in English.
Victor says something foolish to Teresa after homefoom.
Victor scans the cafeteria for Teresa.
Teresa says, "That was good."

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