The Thing About Luck Quiz

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

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

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

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 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.

She wants him to feel better about having no friends.

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. Laskey makes comments about Summer's race, where Mr. Franklin did 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.

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 Summer should behave with Robbie.

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

Her precise directions on how Obaachan should take care of Jaz.

Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

Why is Robbie determined to keep the death of the chickens a secret? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

He feels responsible, and wants to avoid getting into trouble with his parents.

He wants to keep Summer and Thunder out of trouble.

He feels that Mr. Laskey will hold his parents responsible, which he thinks would make things difficult for them.

He was the one who made it possible for Thunder to find out where the chickens were.