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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Luke imagine in Chapter 7, which he feels guilty about?
(a) Moving in with a family with only one child and living a normal life.
(b) Wanting one of his brothers to die so he can take their place.
(c) Wishing he'd never been born.
(d) Running away.

2. What does Luke's Dad slip quietly to Luke every day around noon?
(a) Some vegetables.
(b) A couple cookies.
(c) Two sandwiches.
(d) Soup.

3. Since the woods near his home were torn down, how many months has Luke been trapped inside his house?
(a) Six.
(b) Eight.
(c) Ten.
(d) Five.

4. What are Luke's favorite types of books to read?
(a) Science Fiction.
(b) Mystery.
(c) Romance.
(d) Adventure.

5. Who is going to be living in the new houses being built next to Luke's home?
(a) Miners and their families.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Government workers and other city folk.
(d) Immigrants.

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

7. How big are the houses being built next to Luke's home?
(a) Mansions.
(b) Medium.
(c) Large.
(d) Tiny.

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

9. What does the female third child tell Luke she does sometimes just for fun?
(a) Run around outside at night.
(b) Set off the house alarm.
(c) Turn the music up really loud and sing along.
(d) Play with fire.

10. What has Luke been taught all his life to fear?
(a) Other children.
(b) Open spaces.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Adults.

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

12. Why doesn't Luke tell his mother about what he has found in his room allowing him to look outside?
(a) He knows they will cover it up.
(b) He doesn't want to get in trouble.
(c) He fears they will forbid him from using it anymore.
(d) He wants it to be his secret.

13. How does Luke feel about the new houses being built next to his home?
(a) He hates them.
(b) He is frustrated.
(c) He is sad.
(d) He loves them.

14. What does Luke notice first as he makes his way outside to sneak over to the third child's house?
(a) The crunch of gravel under his feet.
(b) The fresh air on his face.
(c) The breeze ruffling his clothes.
(d) The feel of the sun on his face.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It's harvest time and the family is working harder than ever, what does Luke's mom make sure to leave him every day?

2. What time of the day is it when Luke sees the blinds flip up and down quickly in an upstairs window of one of the new houses?

3. What does the female third child apologize to Luke for after she sees him staring at the door as if he means to make a run for it?

4. What is Luke's favorite part of his day?

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

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