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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Matthew asks how the family can possibly pay the property taxes, what does Mother announce she has just received?
(a) An inheritance from her mother.
(b) Another new bill.
(c) Her work permit.
(d) An offer from someone to buy their farm.

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

3. What does Mother do when she opens the tax bill?
(a) She clutches it to her chest.
(b) She tears it to pieces.
(c) She is so startled she drops it.
(d) She begins to weep over it.

4. Why are the new residents that will be living next to Luke called a special name?
(a) They are of royal blood.
(b) They are really rich people.
(c) They are gangsters.
(d) They are famous.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luke's mother say is the reason she became pregnant with him?

2. How many times has Jen's mom been married?

3. What does Luke's Dad slip quietly to Luke every day around noon?

4. The female third child introduces herself as Jennifer Rose Talbot; who does she say is usually very jumpy people?

5. Why doesn't Luke tell his mother about what he has found in his room allowing him to look outside?

(see the answer key)

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