The Thing About Luck Quiz

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

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

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 most people will be more successful than them.

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

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

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

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

What is the most likely explanation for Summer’s choice to not insist upon getting her DEET in Section 4, Chapter 12? (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

She realizes that Jiichan will be angry with her for putting the harvest at risk.

She realizes that because she’s going to be in the combine where mosquitoes can’t get at her, she doesn’t need the DEET.

She realizes that there are more important things to worry about.

She realizes that if she goes back to get the DEET, Obaachan will want her to help with preparing food.

Which of the following is a key element of Summer’s realizations in the aftermath of her attempt to recreate the patterns of rocks made by Jaz and his new friend? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

She has no patience.

She has no talent for visual art.

Everyone’s expressions of themselves are different.

Everyone’s ways of making friends are different.