Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.

Chapters 1-10

Reading Check

1. What happens to Chase’s father when he gets the tools in the backyard?

2. What is “the Shack”?

3. In which sport does Nicole Rossi compete?

4. Where does Momma Rossi believe Hurricane Emily will strike?

5. How are Chase’s mom and the hurricane connected?

Short Answer

Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.

1. How does Chase feel about fate?

2. What kind of games do Chase and his dad play as they drive from place to place?

3. Who is Tomás?

4. What kind of animals does the Rossi farm keep?

5. How is Chase’s bag important?

Paired Resource

“Free Will vs. Determinism: Can You Escape Fate?”

• Meghan Griffith, a philosophy professor, examines determinism and free will. (Subscription may be required for viewing.)
• This source connects to the theme of The Irony of Fate.
• What do you think Chase’s father would say about the claims in this article?

“Disasters and Your Family: Be Prepared”

• The American Academy of Pediatrics offers tips on how to work as a family to prepare for a disaster.