The Science of Unbreakable Things Quiz: Chapters 28–36

What happens during the egg drop competition?

• Natalie’s team wins first place

• Their egg cracks and they lose

• They don’t win, but they succeed in their own way

• Natalie drops out at the last minute

What does Natalie realize about her expectations for the Cobalt Blue Orchid?

• That it was a silly idea

• That it was never going to help her mom

• That it represented her hope, not a guaranteed solution

• That the flower had healing powers

How does Natalie’s relationship with her mom change by the end of the book?

• They become distant

• She gives up on her mom getting better

• She begins to accept her mom’s struggle and loves her through it

• Her mom suddenly recovers completely

What does Natalie finally allow herself to do emotionally?

• Block out her feelings

• Cry and be vulnerable

• Yell at everyone

• Keep pretending nothing’s wrong

What does the egg come to symbolize by the end of the story?

• Science and success

• Natalie’s mom’s recovery

• Fragility, but also resilience

• A failed experiment

How does Natalie’s perspective on science change by the end?

• She stops believing in science

• She thinks science should only be logical

• She realizes science can help her understand feelings and people

• She decides to become a poet instead

What choice does Natalie make that shows her growth?

• She decides to move in with her aunt

• She opens up to her team and family

• She runs away from home

• She stops doing school assignments

What lesson does Natalie learn about friendship?

• Friends aren’t important when dealing with big issues

• Real friends let you suffer alone

• Friendship requires honesty and letting people help

• You can’t trust anyone with personal stuff

Who continues to support Natalie consistently by the end of the story?

• Her dad and Mr. Neely

• Dari and Twig

• All of the above

• No one — she becomes totally independent

What is the overall message of the book’s ending?

• Hope is unrealistic

• Love and support can’t change anything

• Some things can’t be fixed, but they can be lived through with hope, love, and resilience

• Science always wins