When the classroom grows quiet and everyone stares
at Victor, how does this change in setting influence his
feelings? Answer by completing the sentence below
"Victor feels
when the room grows
silent and everyone stares at him."
Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised
his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed
and said, “Très bien. Parlez-vous français?
Victor didn't know what to say. The teacher wet his lips
and asked something else in French. The room grew
silent. Victor felt all eyes staring at him. He tried to bluff
his way out by making noises that sounded French.
"La me vava me con le grandma," he said uncertainly.
Mr. Bueller, wrinkling his face in curiosity, asked him to
speak up.
Great rosebushes of red bloomed on Victor's cheeks. A
river of nervous sweat ran down his palms. He felt awful.
Teresa sat a few desks away, no doubt thinking he was a
fool. Without looking at Mr. Bueller, Victor mumbled,
"Frenchie oh wewe gee in September."
-"Seventh Grade,"
Gary Soto

Read the following excerpt from leslie marmon silko’s story "the man to send rain clouds." the priest stared down at his scuffed brown loafers and the worn hem of his cassock. “for a christian burial it was necessary.” his voice was distant, and leon thought that his blue eyes looked tired. “it's o.k., father, we just want him to have plenty of water.” the priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. he turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. “you know i can't do that, leon. there should have been the last rites and a funeral mass at the very least.” leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. “it's getting late, father. i've got to go.” which of the following statements best describes the thematic significance of this dialogue? this dialogue emphasizes the ongoing personal conflict between leon and father paul. this conversation between leon and father paul makes it clear that they will never come to an agreement. leon’s and father paul’s differing perspectives of the situation reflect their larger cultural conflicts. leon’s hasty exit from father paul’s house reflects his discomfort with the priest and christianity.