The Thing About Luck Quiz

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How does Obaachan’s crying in Section 5, Chapter 15 suggest that what she’s going through is a parallel to what Summer is going through? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

Because she’s afraid an infected mosquito will bite someone in her family and make them as ill.

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is afraid that Jiichan is going to die.

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is extremely happy that Jaz has found a friend.

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is feeling a great deal of pressure.

Why are both Summer and Jaz nervous about going out on harvest? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

They’re worried about missing their friends.

Summer is worried about being able to make enough money to pay the mortgage, while Jaz is worried that he won’t be able to make friends.

Summer is worried that her grandparents will work too hard, while Jaz is worried that Summer won’t be able to take care of him.

They’re worried about missing too much school.

What is the most likely explanation for Summer being “surprised” that she prays for Jenson as she meditates? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

She had been so upset at how he responded to her greeting, that she had given up trying to be nice.

She has been away from school so long that she thought she had forgotten about him.

She has so many other people to pray for that she thinks Jenson is the wrong person.

She thinks that instead, she should be spending her time praying for Robbie to notice her.

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 Obaachan should take care of Jaz.

Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

In what way is Summer’s walking down the middle of the road in Section 5, Chapter 16 a reflection of her journey of transformation? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

She feels as though she won’t be seen walking on the side of the road.

She feels anxious and at risk.

She feels free and adventurous.

She feels as though she deserves to be in danger.