Okay for Now - Chapter 6 Quiz

What event in January ushers in an era of optimism and possibility?

Question Answer Choices The election of a new president. The signing of a peace treaty. The end of the Vietnam War. Apollo Eight circumnavigates the moon.

Why does Doug's family have a grim Christmas?

Question Answer Choices Because Doug's father is away on business. Because they have no money for presents. Because they have no food for Christmas dinner. Because Lucas does not talk much and has terrifying nightmares.

Why does Doug have to make up the wrestling unit during his lunch period?

Question Answer Choices Because he has been cutting PE class for weeks. Because he failed his physical fitness test. Because he missed too many classes due to illness. Because he got into a fight with another student.

Who helps carry Lucas from the truck into his wheelchair when the family returns home?

Question Answer Choices Doug's father. Doug's other brother, Christopher. Doug's mother. A neighbor.

What happens to Lucas when he returns home in December?

Question Answer Choices He is ignored by everyone in town. He is welcomed warmly by the community. He is celebrated as a war hero. He is derided and spat upon during a protest against the war.

What does Doug discover about Coach Reed when he looks through his clipboard?

Question Answer Choices Coach has a secret family. Coach used to be a soldier. Coach is quite an accomplished artist. Coach was a professional wrestler.

What does Doug think of when he goes into the locker room and takes off his shirt during the wrestling unit?

Question Answer Choices He thinks of the proud and beautiful Snowy Heron. He thinks of his delivery route. He thinks of Principal Peattie's words. He thinks of his brother Lucas.

What news does the Swieteck family receive the day before Thanksgiving?

Question Answer Choices They receive a phone call from Lucas saying he is coming home for Thanksgiving. They receive a telegram saying Lucas is missing in action. They receive a letter from Lucas saying he is injured. They receive a postcard from Lucas saying he will be home by mid-December.

How does Doug's mother react when she sees Lucas in the bus?

Question Answer Choices She faints from the shock. She cries uncontrollably. She holds his ruined face close to herself and smiles her beautiful smile. She runs away in horror.

What does Mrs. Swieteck cook for Thanksgiving?

Question Answer Choices A twenty-pound turkey sent by a neighbor. A chicken sent by a family friend. A twenty-two-pound turkey sent by Mr. Ballard. A ham sent by Mr. Ballard.