In the story "Seventh Grade,” how do Victor’s hopes and expectations about Teresa at the beginning of the school day compare with his hopes and expectations about Teresa at the end of the school day?

At the beginning of the day, Victor hopes Teresa will notice and like him, so he tries to impress her. By the end, Teresa has agreed to meet him after school to study French, giving him reason to feel more hopeful than before. His hopes and expectations are strengthened.

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