Save Me a Seat - Chapters 3-4

How does Ravi feel about the schoolwork from class?

Why doesn't Ravi feel hungry at first in lunch?

• He is not in a good mood, so he does not feel hungry.

• Students did not have lunchtime at his previous school.

• Lunchtime was earlier than at his previous school.

• He does not like the lunch food he brought.

What are the ways Ravi's lunch customs are different than other students' at Albert Einstein Elementary? Check all that apply.

• His lunch box is made out of metal.

• He eats outside.

• He rinses his mouth after eating lunch.

• He remains silent during lunchtime.

Which line or lines from the story lets the reader know that Ravi used to have many friends at his old school?

• I thought Dillon and I would eat lunch together today, but instead he goes and sits down at a table in the corner by the window with some of the other boys.

• I'm not worried. I'm sure that Dillon and I are going to be friends. He's been smiling and winking at me all morning.

• When Mrs. Beam calls time, the only thing Emily Mooney and I have found to place in the intersection of our diagram is that we are both in room 506—and that was my idea.

• everyone is slapping him on the back and treating him like he's a hero. I smile to myself. I know exactly how it feels to be that guy.

The first-person point of view allows the reader to understand the—

• thoughts of the teachers compared to the thoughts of students.

• same setting from different perspectives.

• thoughts of every character.

• reason Mrs. Beam had icebreakers in class.

How does Dillon's treatment of Joe make you feel?

Why does Joe do his "in-two-three, out-two-three" breathing technique?

• Dillon pulled the earplug out of his ear.

• Joe feels bored.

• Ravi, a new student, sat at the same table as him.

• He is nervous about his mom's new job.

What can the reader infer from the following line: "'Too lumpy," on page 19?

• Perimma and Amma barely know each other.

• Perimma and Amma have a great relationship.

• Perimma and Amma have common interests.

• Perimma and Amma have a contentious relationship.