Read the excerpt from “seventh grade.” victor hurried to the bag lunch area, where he sat down and opened his math book. . he lowered his eyes, pretending to study, then looked slowly to the left. victor pretends to study because he thinks it will hide him from the stares of other students. believes that it will him earn a higher grade in math. wants to act like teresa in order to impress her. is embarrassed about wanting to be a good student.