The Thing About Luck Quiz

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In what way is Summer’s walking down the middle of the road in Section 5, Chapter 16 a reflection of her journey of transformation? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

She feels as though she won’t be seen walking on the side of the road.

She feels free and adventurous.

She feels anxious and at risk.

She feels as though she deserves to be in danger.

How does Obaachan’s crying in Section 5, Chapter 15 suggest that what she’s going through is a parallel to what Summer is going through? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is afraid that Jiichan is going to die.

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is extremely happy that Jaz has found a friend.

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

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is feeling a great deal of pressure.

What is the primary difference between Mr. Franklin and Mr. Laskey, as seen in Section 4, Chapter 12? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

Mr. Franklin is concerned about the harvest being finished on time, where Mr. Laskey was not.

Mr. Franklin makes comments about Summer's race, where Mr. Laskey did not.

Mr. Laskey was concerned about the harvest being finished on time, where Mr. Franklin is not.

Mr. Laskey makes comments about Summer's race, where Mr. Franklin did not.

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 Robbie.

Her relationship with Obaachan.

Her relationship with Jaz.

Her relationship with her parents.

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

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.