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)

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

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 feeling a great deal of pressure.

What is the primary difference between Mr. Franklin and Mr. Laskey, as seen in Section 4, Chapter 12? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

Mr. Laskey was concerned about the harvest being finished on time, where Mr. Franklin is not.

Mr. Laskey makes comments about Summer's race, where Mr. Franklin did not.

Mr. Franklin makes comments about Summer's race, where Mr. Laskey did not.

Mr. Franklin is concerned about the harvest being finished on time, where Mr. Laskey was not.

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 about how to prepare food.

Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

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 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.

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.

What is the most likely reason that Summer attempts to make friends with Jenson? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

She wants to make him think they’re friends, and then make a fool of him by rejecting him.

She wants to make other kids in school feel bad for making fun of him.

She wants to make herself look good to her critical grandparents.

She wants him to feel better about having no friends.