Save Me A Seat, chapters 42-45

In chapter 43, Joe said, "personally, I would have been sweating bullets if Mrs. Beam made me stand up in front of everybody like that." What does he mean by the underlined expression?

• He would be drenched with sweat because he would feel very nervous.

• He would be very excited to tell the class a good story that he would sweat a lot.

"He cheated!" shouts Dillon. "that's why I couldn't guess it. What do leeches have to do with quitting?" Which two of the following character traits best describe Dillon?

• ecstatic

• quarrelsome

• untrustworthy

• Whiny

In chapter 42, what did Joe do while listening to Ravi's speech?

• Joe was sitting still listening attentively to Ravi's speech.

• Joe was looking for his M&M

• Joe was very sad Dillon stole his M&M

• Joe was keeping an eye on Dillon

Ravi pushing his glasses and rubbing his nose is a sign of

• a bad habit

• concentration

• nervousness

• excitement

What does Ravi do when he feels his hands shaking in chapter 43?

• Ravi takes a deep breath

• Ravi folds them together

• Ravi puts his hands behind him

• Ravi rests his hands on the table

What does elocution, in chapter 43, mean?

• Clear and expressive speech, especially pronunciation and articulation, which also includes proper breathing, posture, and pauses that help the speaker communicate effectively and confidently in public.

• Effectively writing about thoughts and feelings.

• the art of convincing people of new ideas

• the ability to win debates and crush your opponent.

What was Ravi's grandfather's job in India?

• cultivated tea

• a rice farmer

• A tea plantation owner

• An engineer

Which of the following is the best evidence that supports the idea that Ravi's story was interesting? (chapter 43)

• "I pause and look around the room."

• "I look around the room. Everyone was listening."

• "Some are even leaning forward in their seats!"

• "When my grandfather was young, he worked in the tea plantation."

What does Ravi mean when he said, "all these years of elocution are really paying off."

• He was able to speak in English

• He retold the story the same way his grandfather did the day before

• He was able to captivate his audience and keep them interested in the story.

"Imagine yourself plucking tea under a hot sun, when suddenly you realize you are surrounded by vicious black worms waiting to fix themselves to your body and drain your lifeblood out. Look! There's between your toes! Be careful! there is one behind your ear!" Identify the mood of this section. How does this quote make you feel?

• scared/disgusted

• happy/ excited

• tense/anxious

• suspense