Plot And Events
What nickname do Dave's friends give him and why?
Dave does countless push-ups and curls free weights until his arms hurt. Which trait does this show?
What is perseverance or determination?
What is Internal conflict?
Which vocabulary word means "hopeless" or "pointless"?
What lesson does Dave learn by the end of the story?
Self acceptance
What is Dave's main motivation throughout the story
Dave checks himself in the mirror every hour to flex. Which trait does this reveal?
What is Self-conscious?
Dave's nickname "Heartbeat" is an example of which type of conflict
What is External conflict?
Which vocabulary word refers to a state of extreme excitement or when some is very sick?
What is the central theme?
What is being yourself?
What caused Dave to realize his great mistake?
Who is his father?
What is the major change in Dave's personality from the start to the end of the story?
He grows from being insecure to selfaccepting.
Which conflict creates suspense for the reader?
Dave's anxiety talking to Sarah at the party.
Define a nonrestrictive clause?
A clause that is able to operate by itself.
Peer pressure influences Dave's actions in the story in what ways?
What is working out, diet and appearance?
Where does the story mainly take place, and how does the setting (Location) affect Dave's conflict?
The setting is a school, and it affects him because of Sara.
Which quote best shows Dave's motivation for lifting weight?
"She was visibly repulsed by my sunken chest"
Name two way Dave tries to deal with his conflict.
He works out and wears layers to look bigger.
Dave supplements his diet with egg whites, cottage cheese and boiled yams. What does the word "supplement" mean in this context?
Supplement means to add to or enhance.
What is the message behind "Heartbeat"?
What is accepting who he is?
How do Dave's feelings about Sarah influence his actions?
Dave changes his actions- working out, dressing differently all to impress Sarah.
What is the ultimate resolution to Dave's internal conflict?
He learns that it is better to be himself.
The word that means-having little or no practical relevance, typically because the subject is too uncertain to allow a decision or subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty.
What is Moot?
Why is it important to accept yourself rather than trying to change for others?
It is important to accept yourself instead of changing to fit expectations.