6. The view from Mr. Matthews' office makes Gus uncomfortable because it is so high up and he cannot see out of the window. This is evident from the line, "Gus had to angle his chair awkwardly so that he couldn't see out of the window."
7. Gus is initially excited and grateful about his boss's invitation. However, as the details of the trip are revealed, Gus becomes increasingly nervous and anxious. He is unsure of how to respond to Mr. Matthews' invitation. This is indicated by Gus's initial excitement ("Wow, Mr. Matthews! I don't know what to say") and his subsequent worry and physical reactions ("Gus's eyes widened and his heart began thumping rapidly... Gus loosened his tie a bit and gulped").
8. Gus is reluctant to tell Mr. Matthews how he truly feels because he does not want to disappoint or offend his boss. Gus wants to maintain a good relationship with Mr. Matthews and continue fitting in well at the company. This can be inferred from the fact that Gus is nervous and unsure of how to respond to the invitation and does not know what to say.
"Gus, I need to see you in my office," said Mr. Matthews. Gus nervously shut the door to Mr. Matthews' office behind him and took a seat. Mr. Matthews' office was so high up that Gus had to angle his chair awkwardly so that he couldn't see out of the window. Mr. Matthews pointed his finger at Gus and began talking, "You have been fitting in great over here, and that's one of the most important things you can do in this company." Gus let out a sigh of relief. Mr. Matthews continued speaking. "Gus, I want to invite you on a company trip. We will be taking a private jet to Colorado." Gus's eyes widened and his heart began thumping rapidly. "Wow, Mr. Matthews! I don't know what to say," Gus replied honestly. Mr. Matthews continued, "Then we will be climbing up a mountain to a private cabin." Gus loosened his tie a bit a gulped. He was hoping that it would be over but Mr. Matthews continued, "After completing some team building activities, we will take a hot air balloon ride over the mountains!" Gus's heart was now pounding so hard that he was worried that Mr. Matthews might see it thumping through his shirt. He was sweating excessively. Mr. Matthews slapped him on the shoulder, "So what do you say Gus?" Gus did not know what to say.
6. Why does the view from Mr. Matthews' office make Gus uncomfortable? _____________________
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7. How does Gus really feel about his boss's invitation? Why does he feel this way? _______________ __________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Why is Gus reluctant to tell Mr. Matthews how he truly feels? ______________________________
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