Which excerpt from “Seventh Grade” shows a moment when Mr. Bueller acts in a way that is different from what Victor expects? Mr.
Bueller said that is the students studied hard, at the end of the year they could go to France and be understood by the populace. Mr. Bueller asked if anyone knew French. Victor raised his hand, wanting to impress Teresa. The teacher beamed and said, “Trés bien. Parlez-vous francais?” 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.
This is through the use of "crotchets" here is another kind of wordplay within the larger quibble on notes and noting, since the word means quarter notes as well as whimsical ideas. Still another form of quibble is the exaggerated use of a metaphor.