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1.

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 to complete a harvest.

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

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

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

2.

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 keep bad luck from coming back.

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

3.

Why is Summer frightened of mosquitoes? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

Because she is respectful of life, she feels unhappy when she swats and kills them.

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

She doesn’t like the pain of being bitten.

She is afraid of contracting malaria again.

4.

Why is Obaachan proud of Summer in Section 3, Chapter 10? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

Because she did the right thing by telling Mr. Laskey the truth about how the chickens died.

Because she spoke respectfully to Mrs. Parker.

Because she stopped spending so much time with Robbie.

Because she handled the cooking of the meals correctly.

5.

Section 1, Chapter 3. What do the Japanese terms “Obaachan” and “Jiichan” mean? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

Grandmother and Grandfather.

Brother and sister.

Aunt and Uncle.

Mother and Father.

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