The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Chapters 1-11

Reading Check

1. Eight (Chapter 1)

2. Spanish (Chapter 5)

3. Twizzlers (Chapter 11)

Short Answer

1. Nana and Paul think that Lucy needs in-person friends, not just online friends. (Chapter 2)

2. When Lucy does not do things three times, she compulsively begins to think about the numbers of pi, and they take over inside her head. (Chapter 3)

3. Lucy does not feel very successful at school, but in the chat room she is respected for her abilities. (Chapter 7)

4. Mr. Stoker says that the path to an answer is just as important as the answer itself. (Chapter 10)

Chapters 12-19

Reading Check

1. The Call of the Wild (Chapter 13)

2. Levi (Chapter 15)

3. Photos of kids at school (Chapter 17)

Short Answer

1. Windy is excited and optimistic about the idea of creating a positive change in the world, but Lucy is more anxious and pessimistic because she already feels overwhelmed just trying to get through each school day. (Chapter 12)

2. Windy has made sure there are disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer for Lucy to use.