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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. 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 inheritance from her mother.
(c) Another new bill.
(d) An offer from someone to buy their farm.

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

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

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

5. What does Luke listen to while standing in the woods in Chapter 1?
(a) The creek rushing by.
(b) The sound of twigs breaking.
(c) The birds chirping.
(d) The sound of falling trees in the distance.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Luke call the new family that has a row of birdhouses in their backyard?

5. Why does the girl who pinned Luke down after entering her house let him go?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Luke comes upon the girl in the Sport's Family's house?

4. Why is Luke afraid he will never be allowed outside again?

5. Why do the Luke's parents decide to sell their hogs?

6. Why does Luke's favorite toy, his train, cause him to be sad?

7. What does Luke's mother do so that the family can pay the property tax bill?

8. Why does Luke's father get angry with him in Chapter 1?

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

10. What does Luke do when he realizes the screen door to the Sport's Family's house is locked?

(see the answer keys)

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