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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 - 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Luke always pause at the bottom of the steps when he comes down for breakfast in the mornings?
(a) To make sure no visitors are inside the kitchen.
(b) To make sure everyone is awake.
(c) To make sure his brothers have left for school.
(d) To make sure his father is away at work.

2. What can Luke not stop thinking about, so much so that he can't even concentrate on playing with his favorite toy?
(a) His father.
(b) The outdoors.
(c) The new girl down the road.
(d) His mother.

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

4. Why is Luke's Dad furious with him in Chapter 8?
(a) He catches Luke singing loudly.
(b) He catches Luke looking out the windows.
(c) He catches Luke outside.
(d) He catches Luke downstairs in the middle of the day.

5. Why do Luke's brothers make fun of the bread he made?
(a) It's burnt.
(b) It's a funny color.
(c) It's lopsided and lumpy.
(d) It's doughy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mother do when she opens the tax bill?

3. Since not being able to eat breakfast with the whole family, why doesn't Luke ask for butter for his toast anymore?

4. What new house does Luke spy a child looking out the window of after his dad banishes him from the kitchen?

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

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