The Thing About Luck Quiz

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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.

What is the most likely explanation for Summer being “surprised” that she prays for Jenson as she meditates? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

She had been so upset at how he responded to her greeting, that she had given up trying to be nice.

She has been away from school so long that she thought she had forgotten about him.

She thinks that instead, she should be spending her time praying for Robbie to notice her.

She has so many other people to pray for that she thinks Jenson is the wrong person.

Why is Mr. Laskey insistent that the harvesting of his crop has to be done quickly? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

He wants to avoid paying Mr. Parker and the rest of the crew overtime.

He doesn’t like Mr. Parker, and wants him off the farm as soon as possible.

He needs the fields to be empty soon so he can plant another crop.

He wants to be sure his crop is harvested before it rains.

Why is Summer so nervous about the number of sausages that are being eaten at breakfast? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

She doesn’t want to make Robbie mad at her for not making sure he has enough food.

She doesn’t want to make Mick mad at her for not making enough food for the crew.

She doesn’t want to make Obaachan mad at her for following Mrs. Parker’s rules about food.

She doesn’t want to make Mrs. Parker or the crew mad at her for not doing her job properly.

Why are both Summer and Jaz nervous about going out on harvest? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

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.

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 their friends.