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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke listen to while standing in the woods in Chapter 1?
(a) The creek rushing by.
(b) The sound of twigs breaking.
(c) The birds chirping.
(d) The sound of falling trees in the distance.

2. Why is Luke afraid he will never be allowed outside again?
(a) Because he disobeyed his father.
(b) Because the woods are being cut down.
(c) Because he did not listen to his mother.
(d) Because he was seen by a stranger.

3. What can Luke not stop thinking about, so much so that he can't even concentrate on playing with his favorite toy?
(a) The new girl down the road.
(b) His mother.
(c) The outdoors.
(d) His father.

4. Why doesn't Luke protest about not being able to eat at the kitchen table anymore?
(a) He knows they will not listen to him.
(b) He knows his family is only trying to protect him.
(c) He knows he will only get himself in more trouble.
(d) He is too upset.

5. What are some of the orders Luke recalls the Government giving his family in the past?
(a) Where to plant their corn and how much to charge for their crops.
(b) Where to plant their tomatoes and how much they can keep for their family.
(c) Where to plant their potatoes and how much they can plant.
(d) Where to plant their pumpkins and where to sell them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event does Luke recall that made him realize his brothers have never had to hide like him?

2. What does Luke notice about the construction workers he spies on from his room?

3. Why does Luke always pause at the bottom of the steps when he comes down for breakfast in the mornings?

4. What does Luke's father get angry with him for asking about in Chapter 1?

5. What is Luke playing with in Chapter 3 that had once been his favorite toy?

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