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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 is Luke playing with in Chapter 3 that had once been his favorite toy?
(a) A racecar.
(b) A train.
(c) A dump truck.
(d) A dinosaur.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has gone down so low in price that the Luke's father and mother worry about how they will get by?

2. While sitting on the attic step, after how many weeks does Luke finally give up trying to keep up with his family's conversation at meal times?

3. What does Luke listen to while standing in the woods in Chapter 1?

4. What do Luke's brothers, Matthew and Mark, complain that they will have to do since Luke is not allowed outside anymore?

5. After Mark leaves Luke's room, what does Luke notice light pouring out of in his room?

(see the answer key)

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