Ch. 1 & 2
What is one key difference between Ravi’s and Joe’s first impressions of school?
Ravi is excited about making friends, while Joe is nervous about meeting his teacher.
Ravi feels misunderstood because of his accent, while Joe is worried about being teased.
Ravi dislikes the food, while Joe looks forward to lunch.
Ravi misses his friends, while Joe is indifferent to his classmates.
Ravi feels misunderstood because of his accent, while Joe is worried about being teased.
Which line from Ravi’s perspective supports his belief that Joe is antagonizing him?
“Why has he done this, bumped me with his rock hard head?”
“I rub my forehead as he rubs his.”
“Dillon heard me and laughs.”
“Mrs. Beam asks, rushing over to where I’m lying on the floor.”
“Why has he done this, bumped me with his rock hard head?”
What inference can be made about Ravi’s realization after the incident with Dillon?
Ravi realizes that Dillon values their friendship.
Ravi realizes that Dillon never intended to be his friend.
Ravi feels indifferent about Dillon’s behavior.
Ravi believes Dillon was teasing him harmlessly.
Ravi realizes that Dillon never intended to be his friend.
What is a key theme of the passage?
Friendship and working together are important to overcome challenges.
The difficulties of adjusting to a new school environment.
The value of academic achievement.
The need to stand out as the brightest among peers.
Friendship and working together are important to overcome challenges.
Ch. 11 & 12
How does Ravi’s perspective of Dillon’s help with his school supplies differ from Joe’s view of the same event?
Ravi sees Dillon’s actions as friendly, while Joe recognizes Dillon’s ulterior motives.
Ravi views Dillon as indifferent, while Joe believes Dillon is trying to gain attention.
Ravi feels Dillon is genuinely trying to impress Mrs. Beam while Joe disagrees.
Ravi sees Dillon’s actions as friendly, while Joe recognizes Dillon’s ulterior motives.
What similarity can be drawn between Ravi and Joe’s experiences in their classrooms?
Both feel misunderstood by their peers.
Both are immediately accepted and welcomed by their classmates.
Both rely on their teachers for support and encouragement.
Both excel in academics and sports.
Both feel misunderstood by their peers.
Which line from Joe’s perspective supports the idea that the head bump was accidental?
“R-A-V-I Mrs. Beam has been calling him RAH-vee.”
“As I reach down to pick up the card, he reaches for it at the same time and we bump heads.”
“Dillon gets down on the floor to help Ravi puck up his stuff.”
“Quick as a flash, he puts one of those mechanical pencils down the front of his pants.”
“As I reach down to pick up the card, he reaches for it at the same time and we bump heads.”
What can be inferred about Joe’s feelings toward Ravi during the cafeteria scene?
Joe feels indifferent about what happens to Ravi.
Joe feels sorry for Ravi because he understands what it’s like to be bullied.
Joe thinks Ravi deserves the treatment he gets from Dillon
Joe admires Ravi’s ability to stand up for himself.
Joe feels sorry for Ravi because he understands what it’s like to be bullied.
Which detail best supports the theme of friendship?
“Winning is not always about shining the brightest.”
“Zebras have to stick together.”
“My awesome metabolism and the fact that I have APD.”
“Dillon drops his pants and runs screaming down the hall in his starry underwear.”
“Zebras have to stick together.”
Ch. 24, 25, & 26
Which quote best supports the inference about Ravi’s change in self perception?
"At Vidya Mandir, I was like Dillon Samreen—a popular boy who everyone wanted to sit with."
"Luckily no one else is here—all three cubicles are empty."
"I thought Dillon Samreen wanted to be my friend."
"I am Curryhead now. Curryhead who has no friends and can’t speak English."
"I am Curryhead now. Curryhead who has no friends and can’t speak English."
How does Ravi’s perception of his English – speaking ability differ from Mrs. Beam’s perception?
Ravi believes he speaks English well, while Mrs. Beam assumes he needs extra help.
Ravi is nervous about his English, and Mrs. Beam reassures him.
Both Ravi and Mrs. Beam agree he needs more practice.
Ravi dislikes English, and Mrs. Beam misunderstands his attitude.
Ravi believes he speaks English well, while Mrs. Beam assumes he needs extra help.
How does Joe’s perspective influence how the reader views Dillon’s actions?
Joe exposes Dillon as sneaky and manipulative, highlighting his bullying behavior.
Joe suggests Dillon is helpful and friendly toward Ravi.
Joe sees Dillon as confused about Ravi’s presence in the classroom.
Joe views Dillon as indifferent toward both Ravi and himself.
Joe exposes Dillon as sneaky and manipulative, highlighting his bullying behavior.
Which quote from Joe’s narration supports his feelings of sympathy toward Ravi?
"It’s not easy being a zebra. In fact, it sucks."
"I don’t know exactly what happened."
"Come back, Curryhead!" Dillon shouts
"I could have told him that it was only a matter of time before Dillon would come up with a mean nickname for him too."
"I could have told him that it was only a matter of time before Dillon would come up with a mean nickname for him too."
Which line best supports the theme of understanding others?”
“It was easy,” I tell her.
“Joe nods, then lifts his head and looks up at me.”
“There is more to them than meets the eye.”
“I haven’t decided yet, whether I will eat my curd rice or try the pizza today.”
“There is more to them than meets the eye.”
Ch. 24, 25, & 26
What does Joe’s observation, "I could have told Ravi not to sit at that table," suggest about his understanding of Dillon?
Joe knows Dillon’s behavior is consistently meanspirited.
Joe feels he should have befriended Ravi sooner
Joe believes Dillon is misunderstood.
Joe thinks Ravi will eventually win Dillon’s respect.
Joe knows Dillon’s behavior is consistently meanspirited.
What can you infer about Ravi’s feelings toward Dillon compared to Joe’s?
Ravi initially sees Dillon as a friend while Joe views him as a bully.
Both Ravi and Joe want to be friends with Dillon.
Ravi and Joe both dislike Dillon for his attitude.
Ravi and Joe are indifferent to Dillon’s behavior.
Ravi initially sees Dillon as a friend while Joe views him as a bully.
Which line from Joe’s narration reveals Dillon’s bullying tactics?
“Dillon gets down on the floor to help Ravi pick up his stuff.”
“Quick as a flash, he puts one of those mechanical pencils down the front of his pants.”
“Then, as if things weren’t bad enough, Dillon sticks his foot out and trips him.”
“Dillon always winks when he’s up to no good.”
“Dillon always winks when he’s up to no good.”
What connection can be made between Ravi’s experience with Dillon and his reflection on Ramaswami?
Ravi realizes he is experiencing the same humiliation he once caused Ramaswami.
Ravi feels that Ramaswami deserved to be teased.
Ravi believes that bullying is a normal part of school life.
Ravi decides to confront Dillon just like Ramaswami did.
Ravi realizes he is experiencing the same humiliation he once caused Ramaswami.
How does the phrase “A couple zebras outsmarted a crocodile” support the theme?
It represents Joe’s desire to win against Dillon no matter what.
It highlights Joe’s dislike of Dillon.
It emphasizes the strength of teamwork and cleverness over bullying and power.
It suggests Joe’s frustration with being different.
It emphasizes the strength of teamwork and cleverness over bullying and power.
Ch. 46, 47, 48, & 49 Questions
Which event reflects the theme of overcoming adversity through friendship?
Joe and Ravi working together to outsmart Dillon.
Ravi trying to outshine Joe during the classroom activity.
Dillon mocking Ravi for his cultural background.
Ravi sitting alone during lunch to avoid confrontation.
Joe and Ravi working together to outsmart Dillon.
What is the difference between Ravi’s and Joe’s expectation for their first day of school?
Ravi expects to make new friends, while Joe hopes to reconnect with old ones.
Ravi expects to be treated with respect, while Joe expects to be ignored.
Ravi expects academic challenges, while Joe anticipates social challenges.
Ravi expects to be overlooked, while Joe hopes to stand out.
Ravi expects to be treated with respect, while Joe expects to be ignored.
How does Joe’s point of view influence the reader’s understanding of Ravi’s fall?
Joe clarifies that Dillon, not he, is responsible for tripping Ravi.
Joe admits he intentionally tripped Ravi as a prank.
Joe Suggests Ravi’s clumsiness caused his own fall.
Joe believes Mrs. Beam should have intervened earlier.
Joe clarifies that Dillon, not he, is responsible for tripping Ravi.
What inference can be made about Ravi’s self-perception after the bullying incident?
Ravi begins to see himself as a failure and a target for ridicule.
Ravi feels confident that he can rebuild his reputation.
Ravi believes Dillon secretly admires him.
Ravi feels that the incident has no impact on his identity.
Ravi begins to see himself as a failure and a target for ridicule.
What does Ravi walking into the lunchroom confident that he won’t eat alone suggest about the theme?
It reflects Ravi’s growth in forming meaningful friendships.
It shows Ravi is still nervous about fitting in.
It highlights Ravi’s struggle to adapt to a new culture.
It suggests Ravi’s desire to impress his classmates.
It reflects Ravi’s growth in forming meaningful friendships.
Extra Credit Question
In Save Me a Seat, both Ravi and Joe feel misunderstood at the beginning of the story. What helps them finally realize they have more in common than they thought?
A. They both get in trouble with the teacher on the same day.
B. They both start sitting together at lunch by accident.
C. They both notice how Dillon treats them and decide to help each other.
D. They both win an award for good behavior in class.
C. They both notice how Dillon treats them and decide to help each other.