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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. What does the girl, who's a third child like Luke, do that shocks him?
(a) She gives Luke a big hug.
(b) She picks up the phone to call her dad.
(c) She picks up the phone to call her mom.
(d) She kicks Luke.

2. What is Luke delighted to find after his whole family leaves in a hurry in Chapter 8?
(a) The kitchen window shade is down.
(b) A big slab of butter for his toast.
(c) The kitchen windown shade is up.
(d) A freshly baked cake.

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

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

5. What does Luke notice about the construction workers he spies on from his room?
(a) They are in a big hurry to finish the construction.
(b) They will work late into the night.
(c) They are taking their time with the construction.
(d) They sometimes quit in the middle of the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Luke's mother and father see on TV while pregnant that scared them?

2. What does Mark yell when he knocks on Luke's bedroom door in Chapter 3?

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

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

5. How old was Luke when he finally realized that not all children had to hide from visitors?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luke's mom tell him about how she became pregnant with him in Chapter 2?

2. Even though his family has a startling lack of empathy for his position, how does Luke show his empathy in Chapter 7?

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

4. Why does Luke have to hide away from other people?

5. Does Luke know what will happen to him if he is seen looking out a window in his house?

6. What does Luke notice changing that makes him decide he'd better act fast if he wants to sneak over to the Sports Family's house?

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

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

9. How different is Luke's family from Jen's Family?

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

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