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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Luke's mother make him sit and eat his breakfast on the bottom step to the attic?
(a) He is being punished for looking out the window.
(b) He has dirt on his shoes.
(c) He is not allowed anywhere else in the house.
(d) The construction workers have started to wonder why the family's shades are always drawn.

2. What does Luke's mother say is the reason she became pregnant with him?
(a) They planned to get pregnant.
(b) It was an accident and they were very upset about it.
(c) They were forced to get pregnant.
(d) It was an accident but they wanted him very much.

3. What does Luke's father get angry with him for asking about in Chapter 1?
(a) For asking if he'll be able to look out the windows when people move into the new houses.
(b) For asking about why he must sleep in the attic.
(c) For asking for seconds at dinner.
(d) For asking when he'll be able to go outside again.

4. After Mark leaves Luke's room, what does Luke notice light pouring out of in his room?
(a) A small hole in the wall.
(b) The ventilation shafts.
(c) A drain.
(d) Two tiny windows.

5. How old was Luke when he finally realized that not all children had to hide from visitors?
(a) Eight.
(b) Six.
(c) Nine.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Luke not stop thinking about, so much so that he can't even concentrate on playing with his favorite toy?

2. Why doesn't Luke protest about not being able to eat at the kitchen table anymore?

3. What did Luke's mother and father see on TV while pregnant that scared them?

4. What do Luke's parents tell him that the Government forced them to sell?

5. What does Mark offer to play a game of with Luke to cheer him up after barging into his room?

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