"I suddenly realized what I really looked like at this party...All this because I hated my nickname?" Why does the narrator ask this question?

To show how Heartbeat was coming to realize how his actions were affecting him.

How does the setting at the party affect the plot?

Because the room was so hot, he was forced to remove layers of clothing, which allowed him to realize how much better he felt without them.

Heartbeat was extremely cold at the party, forcing himself to leave and not talk to Sarah.

What change in Dave leads to the story’s resolution?

He stops caring what people think.

He starts wearing nice clothes.

He stops doing nice things for others.

How did Dave change by the end of the story?

Dave went from wishing he was different in the beginning of the story, to accepting himself in the end.

Dave starts the story with a high self-esteem and ends with a low self-esteem.

Dave went from accepting himself in the beginning of the story, to wishing he was different in the end.

Dave never changed how he felt about himself throughout the story.

How does the setting contribute to Dave’s conflict in the story?

The story takes place partly in a school, which is a place where kids are affected by what their peers think.

The story takes place partly in a doctor's office, which is a place where his weight might be seen as unhealthy.

The story takes place partly at Dave's home, which is a place where he feels very judged.

The story takes place partly in a basement, which is a place where you have to wear many layers of clothing.

Which best fits David's character?

Insecure but sensitive to other's feelings

Confident but insensitive to other's feelings

How does Heartbeat’s self-image contribute to the plot?

It shows the reader that people should be themselves.

It shows that Heartbeat is obsessed.

How can you tell that Dave is motivated by other people's feelings rather than his own?

Dave says, "I didn't care about getting stronger if nobody could tell."

Dave says, "I got ridiculously defined, but I wasn't gaining weight."

Dave says, "I need a new ski jacket."

Dave says, "A car horn honks 10 minutes later and I still haven't decided on an outfit."

Why is the party scene important to the plot?

At the party, Dave realizes that looking thicker isn't really important.

Dave loses his extra clothing, and his deception is revealed.

While dancing with Sarah, Dave is able to say how he feels about her.

Dave's friends finally express their appreciation of him there.

How does being at the party affect Dave's actions?

He realizes how "free" he feels when he removes all of the shirts. He's free enough to dance.

He made a bunch of new friends.

How do we know Dave resolved his conflict?

He calls himself "lean and mean," rather than "disgustingly thin."

Which quotation shows Dave's changed feelings about his body?

I'm not disgustingly thin, I remind myself. I am lean and mean.

A car horn honks 10 minutes later and I still haven't decided on my outfit.

I'd accidentally worn 2 t-shirts under my rugby shirt that day.

Sarah said the magic words, "Have you been working out, Dave?"

Which event represents the climax of "Heartbeat"?

Dave takes off his layers at the party.

Dave works out to try to gain muscle.

Dave piles on layers to look "thicker" and more muscular

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How does Dave react to the brief conversation he has with his dad:
"I don't fit into anything anymore," I said...
"What are you talking about? You look the same as always. You're still my little boy," my dad replied, putting me in a headlock and giving me a noogie. I glared at him.

Dave feels happy because his father notices the changes he has been making.

Dave feels annoyed because his father still treats him like he's a little kid, which he is trying to change.

Dave feels sad because his father can't see the changes he has been making.

Dave feels uncertain about his new changes and is realizing his father might be right.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was Dave trying to bulk up?

He wanted to impress a girl.

He wanted people to stop making fun of him.

All of the above.

He wanted to get thicker.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Dave so skinny?

He works out everyday.

He is sick.

He is dieting.

He has a fast metabolism.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

At first, how did Heartbeat try to resolve his inner conflict?

He started to eat more calories and lifted weights.

He talked to his parents and teachers about his struggles

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Which words best describe Heartbeat as he tries to put on weight?

dedicated yet discouraged

excited and optimistic

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

In the beginning of the story, why does the narrator (Heartbeat) say "I felt like I was reborn."

He discovered a way to look bigger

He discovered a way to become popular

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Why is the word artificially used in "I realized I had artificially outgrown my clothes"?

Because he has not actually grown out of his clothes, he only appears to have done so.

Because he wishes he had outgrown his clothes, but he actually hasn't.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How does Dave react to the brief conversation he has with his dad:"I don't fit into anything anymore," I said..."What are you talking about? You look the same as always. You're still my little boy," my dad replied, putting me in a headlock and giving me a noogie. I glared at him.

Why was Dave trying to bulk up?

Why is Dave so skinny?

At first, how did Heartbeat try to resolve his inner conflict?

Which words best describe Heartbeat as he tries to put on weight?

In the beginning of the story, why does the narrator (Heartbeat) say "I felt like I was reborn."

Why is the word artificially used in "I realized I had artificially outgrown my clothes"?

"I suddenly realized what I really looked like at this party...All this because I hated my nickname?" Why does the narrator ask this question?

How does the setting at the party affect the plot?

What aspect of Dave’s personality affects the plot?

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How does Dave react to the brief conversation he has with his dad:
"I don't fit into anything anymore," I said...
"What are you talking about? You look the same as always. You're still my little boy," my dad replied, putting me in a headlock and giving me a noogie. I glared at him.

"I suddenly realized what I really looked like at this party...All this because I hated my nickname?"

Why does the narrator ask this question?