Part 2, Chapter 5, Alchemy Summary

Kate prays in church -to everyone she can think of- to find a way to get into MIT. She also wonders about how she'll make it through the week, deal with Teri, figure out why Mitch is beginning to annoy her, and get on with her life.

Part 2, Chapter 5, Alchemy Analysis

Kate's lack of dimensions are painfully apparent as she prays in church -not to God, but to any god or any supernatural being out there- to help her get into MIT. This is contrasted with her father, who encourages church members to rally together to help out the Litches.