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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Luke's parents take the Population Law seriously when they became pregnant?
(a) The law was new and they figured the Government would get over its foolishness.
(b) They were mad at the Government.
(c) They didn't care what the Government thought.
(d) They were too scared.

2. While the Garner family is eating dinner in Chapter 1, they hear tires on the gravel driveway. Where does Luke scramble off to?
(a) Upstairs to hide.
(b) Under the table.
(c) In the pantry.
(d) Under his parent's bed.

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

4. How many residents does Luke watch leave their houses before he sneaks over the the third child's house?
(a) 30.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 28.

5. What is Luke's favorite part of his day?
(a) When his mother comes up to tuck him into bed.
(b) In the morning when he can watch the new houses.
(c) When his dad comes home for lunch.
(d) When his brothers come to play checkers with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is so amazing for Luke to look out upon from his room in Chapter 3?

2. Luke realizes his home is not a sanctuary but a ___________.

3. What time does Luke notice all the new houses are empty by?

4. Why is Luke's Dad furious with him in Chapter 8?

5. Who did Luke's Mother hide her pregnancy from?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author grab the reader's attention right away at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Luke see while looking out his attic vents in Chapter 8?

3. How does Luke feel when he finally steps outside on his way to the Sport's Family's house?

4. Why has the property taxes on Luke's home gone up?

5. What does Luke notice changing that makes him decide he'd better act fast if he wants to sneak over to the Sports Family's house?

6. What does Luke do when he realizes the screen door to the Sport's Family's house is locked?

7. What happens when Luke comes upon the girl in the Sport's Family's house?

8. Why does Luke's father get angry with him in Chapter 1?

9. Who are the Barons?

10. What does Luke recall from when he turned 6 that is important to his realizing that he is different from his brothers?

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