Question

Mr. Bueller looked at Victor and Victor looked back. Oh, please don’t say anything, Victor pleaded with his eyes. . . . Mr. Bueller shuffled through the papers on his desk. He smiled and hummed as he sat down to work. He remembered his college years when he dated a girlfriend in borrowed cars.

How does Mr. Bueller’s decision not to embarrass Victor advance the plot of the story?

It adds to the conflict because Victor will have to admit to Teresa that he doesn’t speak French.
It leads to a resolution by making Victor look good in front of Teresa and giving him an opportunity to be close to her.
It creates a turning point for Mr. Bueller because it helps him end his problem with Victor’s classroom behavior.
It develops the exposition by showing what middle school teachers and classes are really like.

Answer 1

Answer:

It leads to a resolution by making Victor look good in front of Teresa and giving him an opportunity to be close to her.

Explanation:

The given excerpt is from the story Seventh grade by Gary Soto. Victor wants to impress a girl from class, Teresa, by pretending to know French. The French teacher, Mr. Beuller, doesn't reveal the fact that Victor is actually making up French words. Teresa falls for it and asks Victor to help her out with French, giving him the chance to get close to her. Thus, the correct option is the second one.

Answer 2

Answer:

b

Explanation: