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 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 make things even better.

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.

Jiichan's story about cherry blossoms and orchids indirectly refers to which of Summer's relationships? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

Her relationship with Jaz.

Her relationship with Robbie.

Her relationship with Obaachan.

Her relationship with her parents.

Why does Jiichan compare Summer and Jaz to weeds? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

He wants to remind them that life will always be hard for people who are different.

He wants to remind them that most people will be more successful than them.

He wants them to recognize and accept that there will always be people more attractive than them.

He wants them to recognize and accept themselves for who they are.

What is the main reason for Obaachan to be so upset with Summer about looking at Robbie? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Obaachan suspects that if Summer spends too much time with Robbie, she won’t be able to take care of Jaz.

Obaachan is worried that Summer will be distracted from both the work she has to do and from her homework.

Obaachan suspects that Robbie is not to be trusted with girls.

Obaachan is worried that the Parkers wouldn’t think that Summer is a suitable girlfriend for their son.

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

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.

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