The Thing About Luck Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 deserves to be in danger.

She feels anxious and at risk.

She feels free and adventurous.

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

2.

In what ways are Mick’s and Summer’s experiences of working on the harvesting crew parallel? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

For both of them, the experience is helping them strengthen family ties.

For both of them, the experience is helping them pay down a mortgage.

For both of them, the experience is helping them see another part of the world.

For both of them, the experience is helping them face challenges.

3.

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

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 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.

They’re worried about missing their friends.

4.

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

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.

She wants to make other kids in school feel bad for making fun of him.

5.

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.

Contrasts.

Ironies.

Foreshadowings.

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