The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl Trivia Questions Flashcards
Who is the author?
Stacy McAnulty
When did Lucy’s life change?
4 years ago
What happened to change Lucy’s life?
She was struck by lightning?
What was the result of this?
It burned a small hole in her memory and made her a math genius.
What is the main character’s full name?
Lucille Fanny Callahan
Where was she struck by lightning?
Crystal Creek Apartments
Who did she live with then?
Nana
Who was she playing with at the time?
Cecilia
What state does she live in?
North Carolina
How old was she then?
8
What is her condition called?
Acquired savant syndrome
What is her uncle’s name?
Paul
What is her favorite mathematical constant?
Pi
Why is it lucky Lucy almost never meets people?
She’s a reclusive genius.
What medal does Lucy say she’ll win?
The Fields Medal
How long have Nana and Lucy lived at their new apartment?
Since January, 193 days
What branch of the military is Paul in?
Marines
Where is he headed next?
Twenty-nine Palms in California
What gift does Paul give Lucy?
A lightning bolt necklace
What has Lucy just finished?
High School, GED, SATs
What did she get on her SATs math section?
A perfect Score
Who does Lucy consider her friends?
Her online chat people
How long did Uncle Paul stay?
3 days
Where does Nana work?
Cracker Barrel
Where does Nana take Lucy after Paul leaves?
East Hamlin Middle School
What grade will Lucy be in?
7th Grade
Who sits with Lucy on the bus?
Windy
Who do they both have for homeroom?
Mr. Stoker
What grade does Windy say she can pass for?
10th Grade
What does Windy drink when her mom isn’t looking?
Coffee
Why doesn’t Lucy want to go into homeroom?
Mr. Stoker shakes hands with every person who walks in and Lucy doesn’t like to shake hands.
Why is Lucy in love when she goes into homeroom?
The number pi wraps around the room
What else does Mr. Stoker teach besides homeroom?
Math
When does the school day start?
7:30
Who sit next to Lucy in homeroom?
Levi
What foreign language is Lucy taking?
Spanish
Who makes fun of Lucy at lunch?
Maddie
What do they call Lucy?
The cleaning lady
What is the nice and not so nice thing about Levi?
He has two moms and he’s always taking pictures.
What are Lucy’s nice and not so nice things?
She’s good at math and she has to sit three times and be clean.
Who does Lucy call when she gets home?
Uncle Paul
What advice does he give?
Fake it til you make it
How long does Lucy have to be at middle school?
One year
What is she disappointed she doesn’t have on the first day?
Math homework
What do they do in 1st period on the second day?
Get their locker assignments and combinations
Who has the locker above Lucy?
Maddie
What does Lucy do on her first math assessment?
Gets answers wrong on purpose so she can fit in
Who calls Lucy’s grandmother?
Mr. Stoker
What grade did she get on her assessment?
A 0
Why did she get a 0?
She didn’t show her work.
Who has to stay after school with Lucy?
Levi
What does Mr. Stoker accuse Levi and Lucy of?
Cheating on the assessment
Who cheated?
Levi
Why does he take Lucy’s picture?
As part of his angry collection
Who knocks Levi’s milk over, ruining his lunch?
Lucy
Who gives him money to buy something else?
Maddie
What does Windy say explains Lucy’s sitting down three times behavior?
OCD: Obsessive compulsive disorder
What does Lucy consider Windy?
Her 1 friend she was supposed to make
Who got Lucy’s math problem right online?
MathMaster
When is their assembly?
1st period math
Who doesn’t want to sit by Lucy?
Maddie
Who is the principal?
Dr. Cobb
What is their mascot?
Cougars
What is the assembly about?
This year’s service project
Who does Lucy pair with for the project?
Windy
Who does Lucy have for Language Arts?
Ms. Fleming
Why does she have difficulty reading aloud?
She wants to count the words in the paragraph or page before she reads.
What will their first novel be?
The Call of the Wild
What does Windy ask Lucy to do that weekend?
Have a sleepover
What does this mean Lucy will miss?
Her Saturday night math chat
How many activities does Windy have planned for them?
31
What is Windy’s older sister’s name?
Cherish
What does the FROG room stand for?
Family Room Over Garage
Who did Windy used to be best friends with?
Maddie