The Jacket
Why was Soto embarrassed by the Jacket?
It was vinyl and green with mustard lining; Ugly
Who is the author of Seventh Grade?
Gary Soto
Who is the speaker in the poem?
A. Gary Soto
B. A twelve year old boy
C. A twelve year old girl
D. A saleslady witnessing a first date
B. A twelve year old boy
A.) The boy and the girl like each other
B.) The boy will be arrested for shoplifting
C.) The girl probably won't speak to the boy again
D.) The drugstore will go out of business
A.) The boy and the girl like each other
Soto was so embarrassed by the jacket that he did what?
Took it off in the cold
One of Victor's goals for this school year is to A) learn how to speak Spanish fluently B) convince Mr. Bueller to tell a lie C) get Teresa to become "his girl" D) learn how to scowl
C) Get Teresa to become "his girl"
Which of the following BEST describes the setting of “Oranges”?
A. Summer, in a park
B. Fall, by the ocean
C. Winter, in a city
D. Spring, in a store
C. Winter, in a city
In Oranges, what is "tiered" like bleachers?
The chocolates
What grade did Soto finish when the essay began?
Fifth Grade
Victor claims to be able to speak French in order to A) prove that Mr. Bueller is wrong B) persuade Michael to take French C) make a good impression on Teresa D) prove to himself that he can do it
C) Make a good impression on Teresa
What does the speaker do to impress his girlfriend?
A. Takes her out to dinner
B. Takers her on a walk
C. Buys her chocolate
D. Takes her to a candy store
C. Buys her chocolate
In "The Jacket" what happened to the jacket on the first day he wore it?
A.) He threw it in the trash
B.) His dog ripped it
C.) He tried to give it to his brother
D.) He got mad at his mom
B.) His dog ripped it
Why is Soto disappointed by his sixth grade year?
He has to wear an ugly jacket
Where and when does the story take place?
What is Fresno, California, the first day of school
Which of the following is the BEST theme of the poem?
A. Pursuing one’s dreams often requires doubt and obstacles.
B. Money will never solve our problems.
C. Acts of kindness can be more powerful than our words.
D. Our inner guilt is often worse than our outward punishment.
C. Acts of kindness can be more powerful than our words.
In "The Jacket," what did he blame the jacket for?
His bad grades, his bad luck with girls, and his horrible years in middle school.
Describe the jacket Soto wanted.
Black Leather with lots of belts and studs.
What didn't Mr. Bueller give Victor's secret away? A) Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college B) He knew Teresa would figure it out on her own C) He could tell Victor would be a great student D) Mr. Bueller felt sorry for Victor
A) Mr. Bueller had a similar experience in college
The imagery of the breath - “beneath my steps, my breath/before me” and “Until we were breathing/Before a drugstore” stresses:
A. The girl’s hunger
B. The speaker’s hunger
C. The speaker’s poor health
D. The coldness of the day
D. The coldness of the day
In "Seventh Grade," what is similar about Michael's scowl and Victor pretending to speak French?
They're both lying to themselves.
They're both trying to impress girl(s).