In the excerpt from "Seventh Grade," Victor pretends to study because he wants to snoop on Teresa without being obvious. His actions suggest he is trying to hide his interest in her while maintaining the appearance of being focused on his work.
Read the excerpt from "Seventh Grade.”
Victor hurried to the bag lunch area, where he sat down and opened his math book. . . . He lowered his eyes, pretending to study, then looked slowly to the left.
Victor pretends to study because he
thinks it will hide him from the stares of other students.
believes that it will help him earn a higher grade in math.
wants to snoop on Teresa without being obvious.
is embarrassed about wanting to be a good student.
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