Save Me a Seat, Ch.15-16

Amma tells Ravi...

• Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.

• I look in your eyes and see how scared you are.

• The eyes are the windows to the world.

• A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.

When Ravi got his eyes tested,

• Amma told him to be brave.

• Amma cried.

• Amma was happy that he'd get needed help.

• Amma was proud of Ravi for studying so well.

When Ravi realized his definition of assimilation was correct, but the wrong one... (check all that apply)

• he was embarrassed.

• he felt victorious.

• he felt defeated.

• he vowed to get revenge.

A good theme for "Save Me a Seat" could be...

• Don't judge a book by its cover.

• Don't eat when you're upset.

• Don't let your parents embarrass you.

• Don't assume things about a person.

During lunch, Joe explains...

• why he likes blue M&Ms.

• who really tripped Ravi.

• how to actually pronounce Ravi's name.

• why he's mad at his mom.

On his way home from school, Joe ...

• got a ride from his mom.

• bought a king-sized bag of peanut M&Ms.

• saw Dillon getting into his mom's car.

• saw his dog, Mimi.

The taste of hot apple crisp with vanilla ice cream...

• was "better than finding a double blue M&M."

• made Joe want to stop being mad at his mom.

• tasted like victory.

• exploded in Joe's mouth like fireworks.

After the apple crisp,...

• Joe apologized to his mom.

• Joe was still upset with Ravi.

• Joe was too full for dinner.

• Joe gave Mimi a belly scratch.