The Thing About Luck Quiz

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

• Because she stopped spending so much time with Robbie.

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

• Because she handled the cooking of the meals correctly.

• Because she spoke respectfully to Mrs. Parker.

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 to remind them that most people will be more successful than them.

• 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.

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 on how Obaachan should take care of Jaz.

• Her precise directions on how to complete a harvest.

• Her precise directions about how to prepare food.

Why does Mr. Laskey 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 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.

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.

What is the most likely reason that Summer attempts to make friends with Jenson? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

• She wants to make other kids in school feel bad for making fun of him.

• She wants to make him think they're friends, and then make a fool of him by rejecting him.

• She wants to make herself look good to her critical grandparents.

• She wants him to feel better about having no friends.

Why is Summer frightened of mosquitoes? (from Section 1, Chapters 1 - 3)

• She doesn't like the pain of being bitten.

• Because she is respectful of life, she feels unhappy when she swats and kills them.

• She is afraid of contracting malaria again.

• Because she's afraid an infected mosquito will bite someone in her family and make them as ill as she was.

Why is Summer so nervous about the number of sausages that are being eaten at breakfast? (from Section 3, Chapters 7-10)

• She doesn't want to make Mick mad at her for not making enough food for the crew.

• She doesn't want to make Mrs. Parker or the crew mad at her for not doing her job properly.

• She doesn't want to make Robbie mad at her for not making sure he has enough food.

• She doesn't want to make Obaachan mad at her for following Mrs. Parker's rules about food.

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 keep her close to Jiichan.

• 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 bring good luck.

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

• 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.