Main Characters
What does Dillon steal from Ravi at the beginning of the book?
Mechanical pencils
Why does Ravi get so upset with Ms. Beam early in the week?
She sends him to the resource room.
This was Joe's 4th grade teacher who was very kind and understanding of Joe's needs.
Mr. Barnes
What advice does Mr. Barnes give to Joe?
Don't let the Dillon Samreens of the world get to you.
What lunch is served on Monday?
Chicken fingers
What disability requires that Joe wear headphones in the cafeteria?
Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)
What does Joe bring for his Personal Reflection project, and, why?
A blue peanut M&M because it has four layers and there is more to Joe than meets the eye.
This character works as a lunch aide
Joe's mom
What does Joe do to make Dillon uncomfortable when he takes Mr. Barnes' advice?
He laughs at him.
Why is Ravi so upset after Dillon gives him a taste of the chili?
Ravi is a vegetarian.
Which of the three main characters is most committed to academics?
Ravi
Why does Joe's dad return early from his business trip?
This character is compared to an electric drill.
Perimma
Miss Frost tells Ravi that __________ are often wrong.
Assumptions
How many layers does a peanut M&M have?
Four
Which character could be described as observant?
Joe
How do leeches end up down Dillon's pants?
Joe loosened the lid on the jar and then Dillon tried to steal them by sneaking them into his pants.
This character is described as having hair like a mop and eyebrows like electrified caterpillars
Miss Frost
Why does Ravi bring in leeches for his Personal Reflection project?
They represent the hard work and determination of his family.
Amma gives Ravi lunch money to buy which school lunch?
Pizza
What does Ravi learn about himself after realizing that Dillon never wanted to be his friend?
Ravi realizes that he was just like Dillon back at Vidya Mandir in India.
What word does Ravi look up in the dictionary while he was in Miss Frost's office?
Assimilate
Who tells Ravi that quitting is not an option?
Appa (Ravi's dad)
Why is the book called Save Me a Seat?
On the last page, Joe saves Ravi a seat in the cafeteria so that they can eat lunch together.
Why does Joe's mom make him huevos rancheros?
She and Joe's dad are about to have a family meeting with him.