What are some single sentences for the words inventory and fluctuate?

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? his hopes and expectations are exactly the same at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are completely different at the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are strengthened by the end of the day. his hopes and expectations are weakened by the end of the day.

Based on this work of satire, what is most likely the authors opinion?

Which passage from the story best shows how the mothers attitude toward gregor has changed