Answer:
B). Victor lingers in his homeroom so he can be near Teresa.
Step-by-step explanation:
The Rising action is demonstrated as the element of the plot which leads to the climax or the most interesting and exciting part of the story. The series of complicated events that develop suspense and interest in the story and eventually leads to the climax.
In 'Seventh Grade' by Gary Soto, 'Victor's lingering in his room to remain near Teresa' is the part of rising action as further events of 'obstacles keeping Victor away from Teresa and prevents him from talking to her' eventually leads to the climax where Victor goes extreme to impress her and make her his girl(the most interesting element of the plot). Thus, option B is the correct answer.