1: Reading because it helps you remember the key subjects as in nouns adjectives and more. Also because when you see a more complicated word you can always look around the word to see what it means and use it in your studies!
2. To concentrate on what your English teacher is saying so you will get better grades.
Which novel? If you comment on this answer and tell me I might be able to help :)
What was his mood like during a specific time in the book or the whole time?
