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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What new house does Luke spy a child looking out the window of after his dad banishes him from the kitchen?
(a) Gold Family House.
(b) Sport's Family House.
(c) Birdbrain Family House.
(d) Big Car Family House.

4. What is Luke's favorite part of his day?
(a) When his dad comes home for lunch.
(b) In the morning when he can watch the new houses.
(c) When his mother comes up to tuck him into bed.
(d) When his brothers come to play checkers with him.

5. 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?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) One week.
(d) Four weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Luke's brothers make fun of the bread he made?

2. What does Luke's father get angry with him for asking about in Chapter 1?

3. What does Luke imagine in Chapter 7, which he feels guilty about?

4. What event does Luke recall that made him realize his brothers have never had to hide like him?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luke feel when he finally steps outside on his way to the Sport's Family's house?

2. What does Luke begin to plan in Chapter 12?

3. What does Luke realize about his home as he prepares to sprint over to the Sport's Family's house?

4. What does Luke's mom do when they hear tires on the gravel driveway in Chapter 1?

5. Why does it shock Luke to see the young girl from the Sport's Family house using a telephone?

6. What does Luke do all day to help pass the time?

7. Does Luke's mother stick up for him?

8. What is Luke's father's attitude about Luke?

9. What are the names that Luke makes up for his new neighbors?

10. What does Luke discover in his room and what does it do for him?

(see the answer keys)

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