The Thing About Luck Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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.

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.

2.

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 on how Obaachan should take care of Jaz.

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

3.

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.

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.

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

4.

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)

Contrasts.

Foreshadowings.

Ironies.

Parallels.

5.

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 see another part of the world.

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

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.

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