Question

matching motivations with actions

match each motivation in the column on the left with the action it causes.

victor wants to tutor teresa.
victor wants to be near teresa.
victor wants to impress teresa.

victor pretends to speak french.
victor goes to the library after school.
victor takes french class.

Explanation:

Analyze the first motivation

Using the Character Motivation and Literary Comprehension knowledge points

In Gary Soto's short story "Seventh Grade," Victor wants to tutor Teresa in French. To make this possible, he must first take French class himself to learn the language (or pretend to know it). Therefore, wanting to tutor her directly causes him to take the class.

Analyze the second motivation

Using the Character Motivation and Literary Comprehension knowledge points

Victor wants to be near Teresa during the school day. Knowing that she hangs out or studies, he goes to the library after school in hopes of running into her and being in her presence.

Analyze the third motivation

Using the Character Motivation and Literary Comprehension knowledge points

Victor wants to impress Teresa and make her think highly of him. To do this, he pretends to speak French in class, even though he does not actually know the language, hoping to catch her attention and admiration.

Answer:

Motivation (Left)	Action It Causes (Right)
Victor wants to be near Teresa.	Victor goes to the library after school.
Victor wants to impress Teresa.	Victor pretends to speak French.