End of 9 Weeks Test

What event occurred that changed Lucy's brain? (chapter 1)

• Lucy was in a thunderstorm.
• Lucy was standing next to someone that was struck by lightning.
• Lucy was playing when it started raining.
• Lucy was struck by lightning.

How was Lucy changed after the event? (chapter 1)

• Her brain melted.
• She lost the use of her arms.
• Her brain was rewired and she became a math genius.
• She had to move in with her uncle

What is the name of the condition Lucy was diagnosed with that made her a math genius? (chapter 1)

• ADHD
• OCD
• Honor Roll
• Acquired Savant Syndrome

Read the following from the book – "Lucky for me-and everybody else- I rarely have to meet people. I'm a reclusive genius." What does reclusive mean? You may use a dictionary.

What did Nana and Uncle Paul think Lucy's problem was? (chapter 2)

• She needed to focus on reading and writing more.
• She needed to take her time solving math problems.
• She needed to go to college instead of middle school.
• She needed to get out of the house and make friends.

What did Lucy think her problem was? (chapter 2)

• She needed to get out of the house and make friends.
• She needed to go to college instead of middle school.
• She needed to take her time solving math problems.
• She needed to focus on reading and writing.

Why is Uncle Paul's visit an important part of the story? (chapter 2)

• He knows a lot about lightning.
• He tells her stories of the war.
• He teaches her to cook.
• He wants Lucy to leave the apartment and do things she wouldn't normally do.

Why did Nana take Lucy to register for school? Select all the correct responses. (chapter 3)

• She needed to make a new friend her own age.
• She needed to learn how to use math in science classes.
• She knew Lucy needed to get out of the house and be with kids her own age.
• She needed to read a book other than a math book.

What happened on the bus ride to school? Write your summary below. (chapter 4)

How did Lucy feel standing in the hallway waiting to go into the classroom? (chapter 4)