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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the girl, whose house Luke broke into, do while she talks on the phone to her dad?
(a) She drums her fingers on the table.
(b) She bites her nails.
(c) She yawns.
(d) She rolls her eyes.

2. How many residents does Luke watch leave their houses before he sneaks over the the third child's house?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 18.
(d) 28.

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

4. What does Luke beg his mother to convince his dad of in Chapter 9?
(a) Allowing Luke to listen to the radio.
(b) Allowing Luke outside.
(c) Allowing Luke to look out the windows.
(d) Allowing Luke back in the kitchen.

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

6. Since not being able to eat breakfast with the whole family, why doesn't Luke ask for butter for his toast anymore?
(a) He doesn't like butter anymore.
(b) His mom gives him jam now.
(c) Someone would have to pretend they forgot something in order to safely pass him the butter dish.
(d) He will get yelled at for being a nusiance.

7. What name do Luke's Mom and Dad call the new residents that will be living next to them?
(a) Chiefs.
(b) Earls.
(c) Lords.
(d) Barons.

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

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

10. What does Mark offer to play a game of with Luke to cheer him up after barging into his room?
(a) Chess.
(b) Dominos.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Clue.

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

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

13. What do Luke's parents tell him that the Government forced them to sell?
(a) Their house.
(b) The woods next to their house.
(c) Their car.
(d) Their cabin by the lake.

14. Why didn't Luke's parents take the Population Law seriously when they became pregnant?
(a) They were too scared.
(b) They were mad at the Government.
(c) The law was new and they figured the Government would get over its foolishness.
(d) They didn't care what the Government thought.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Luke tells his brother he put into the bread?

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

5. What does Luke yell out in a panic to the girl whose house he has just broke into?

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