The Thing About Luck Quiz

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Why does Obaachan fuss so much about which way her bed is facing? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will keep her close to Jiichan.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will ease the pain in her back.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will help her keep an eye on Jaz.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will bring good luck.

Section 4, Chapter 12. The references to the pressure cooker and to peer pressure are metaphoric ________ to the situations Summer is experiencing. (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

Parallels.

Ironies.

Foreshadowings.

Contrasts.

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

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

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

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

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

Why does Summer consider permanently changing the way she sleeps? (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

She believes it will help Jaz find good luck in his quest for friendship.

She believes that she’s still having bad luck, and that she needs to keep trying to change it.

She sees how Obaachan’s luck has changed after changing the way SHE sleeps.

She believes that since she changed the way she slept, her luck has changed for the better.

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

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

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

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.