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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 28, a couple of people being interviewed declare it is the fault of whom that the people were starving?
(a) The church.
(b) Third children.
(c) The president.
(d) The stray animals.

2. When Luke goes to tend to the horses, he sees that none of them have been fed since the Population Police deserted the area how long ago in Chapter 21?
(a) A day.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Three days.
(d) A week.

3. In Chapter 22, Luke makes his way to the building where the food is and just finds what on the counter?
(a) Bread.
(b) Soup.
(c) Fruit.
(d) Fish.

4. In Chapter 25, Luke hears someone escorting __________ into the room as he lies in hiding?
(a) Oscar Wydell.
(b) Melton.
(c) Aldous Krakenaur.
(d) Philip Twinings.

5. What refers to a widespread scarcity of food, caused by several factors including crop failure, overpopulation, or government policies?
(a) Fatality.
(b) Famine.
(c) Fortune.
(d) Fertility.

6. Two of the major events that led to the governmental overthrow were events Luke was involved in. What was the first?
(a) Putting manure on the path.
(b) Killing the old woman.
(c) Killing the dictator.
(d) Luke's refusal to kill the old woman.

7. When Luke replays the conversation between Aldous and Oscar in Chapter 26, Luke realizes that Aldous still has power over Oscar because Aldous knows what?
(a) Where Luke is located.
(b) Where the dictator is hiding.
(c) Where the food is stored.
(d) Where the I.D. cards are located.

8. In Chapter 31, Luke points out that everything that happened is the Population Police's fault, not the fault of whom?
(a) Third children.
(b) Ricky Everts.
(c) Oscar Wydell.
(d) Philip Twinings.

9. In Chapter 22, Luke changes into a long sleeve shirt that does not have what on it?
(a) An insignia.
(b) A collar.
(c) Sleeves.
(d) Buttons.

10. In Chapter 31, Luke rides what horse to the stage?
(a) Carol.
(b) Marie.
(c) Jenny.
(d) Emily.

11. In Chapter 33, Luke points out how many different tables that have sprung up on the lawn of the old Population Police Headquarters?
(a) 21.
(b) 7.
(c) 12.
(d) 3.

12. How long have the people been speaking for the Population Police and against third children in Chapter 31?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 2 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

13. What objects are in the secret room of the Population Police Headquarters with themes speaking against third children?
(a) Signs.
(b) Brochures.
(c) Coins.
(d) Textbooks.

14. In Chapter 29, Luke realizes that Oscar will use whatever is to his benefit to do what?
(a) Play basketball.
(b) Kill third children.
(c) Win at chess.
(d) Remain in control.

15. In Chapter 21, Luke moves through the crowd and away from all of the chaos where?
(a) Under a tree.
(b) Behind a rock.
(c) Into a garden.
(d) In a barn.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 32, Luke tells the whole story of his life, up until the time he arrived where?

2. What term represents a character, group of characters, or institution, that represents the opposition against which the protagonist must contend?

3. At the beginning of a literary narrative, what is the author's providing of some background information to the audience about the plot, characters' histories, setting, and theme?

4. What is a used as a religious symbol in Chapter 32?

5. What term was coined by the psychologist Erik Erikson as the failure to achieve ego identity during adolescence?

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