The Thing About Luck Quiz

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Why does Summer consider permanently changing the way she sleeps? (from Section 4, Chapters 11 – 13)

She believes that since she changed the way she slept, her luck has changed for the better.

She believes it will help Jaz find good luck in his quest for friendship.

She sees how Obaachan’s luck has changed after changing the way SHE sleeps.

She believes that she’s still having bad luck, and that she needs to keep trying to change it.

Why is Obaachan proud of Summer in Section 3, Chapter 10? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

Because she did the right thing by telling Mr. Laskey the truth about how the chickens died.

Because she spoke respectfully to Mrs. Parker.

Because she stopped spending so much time with Robbie.

Because she handled the cooking of the meals correctly.

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 be sure his crop is harvested before it rains.

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

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

Why does Obaachan fuss so much about which way her bed is facing? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will ease the pain in her back.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will help her keep an eye on Jaz.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will keep her close to Jiichan.

She believes that having it face in a particular direction will bring good luck.

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

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.

They’re worried about missing too much school.