The Thing About Luck Quiz

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Jiichan's story about cherry blossoms and orchids indirectly refers to which of Summer's relationships? (from Section 5, Chapters 14 – 16)

Her relationship with Jaz.

Her relationship with Robbie.

Her relationship with her parents.

Her relationship with Obaachan.

What is the main reason for Obaachan to be so upset with Summer about looking at Robbie? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Obaachan is worried that Summer will be distracted from both the work she has to do and from her homework.

Obaachan suspects that if Summer spends too much time with Robbie, she won’t be able to take care of Jaz.

Obaachan suspects that Robbie is not to be trusted with girls.

Obaachan is worried that the Parkers wouldn’t think that Summer is a suitable girlfriend for their son.

Why is the fact that there’s a mosquito in Summer’s “lucky amber” ironic? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

Because to Summer, mosquitoes represent freedom, and the mosquito in the amber is trapped.

Because to Summer, amber represents the power of nature to be deadly, while the mosquito represents the power of nature to be beautiful.

Because something she’s afraid of helps her to meditate and be calm.

Because something she’s afraid of is imprisoned in what amounts to a pretty rock.

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.

At this point Obaachan, like Summer, is feeling a great deal of pressure.

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 extremely happy that Jaz has found a friend.

What aspect of Mrs. Parker is comparable to Obaachan’s precision in cutting sandwiches? (from Section 2, Chapters 4 – 6)

Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

Her precise directions on how Summer should behave with Robbie.

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