The Thing About Luck Quiz

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What is the most likely reason that Summer changes the orientation of how she sleeps? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

She thinks that because good things are starting to happen, sleeping in a "lucky" direction will make things even better.

She thinks that because bad things have been happening, she needs to do whatever she can to change her luck.

She thinks that because good things are starting to happen, sleeping in a "lucky" direction will keep bad luck from coming back.

She thinks that because things have been getting worse, she needs to take desperate measures to make sure things don't get worse.

Why does Summer consider permanently changing the way she sleeps? (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

She sees how Obaachan’s luck has changed after changing the way SHE sleeps.

She believes it will help Jaz find good luck in his quest for friendship.

She believes that she’s still having bad luck, and that she needs to keep trying to change it.

She believes that since she changed the way she slept, her luck has changed for the better.

Which of the following is a key element of Summer’s realizations in the aftermath of her attempt to recreate the patterns of rocks made by Jaz and his new friend? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

She has no patience.

Everyone’s ways of making friends are different.

She has no talent for visual art.

Everyone’s expressions of themselves are different.

Section 4, Chapter 12. The references to the pressure cooker and to peer pressure are metaphoric ________ to the situations Summer is experiencing. (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

Parallels.

Ironies.

Foreshadowings.

Contrasts.

What aspect of Mrs. Parker is comparable to Obaachan’s precision in cutting sandwiches? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

Her precise directions on how Obaachan should take care of Jaz.

Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.