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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. 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 wants it to be his secret.
(d) He fears they will forbid him from using it anymore.

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

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

4. Luke asks Jen how she is able to meet other people if she is a third child like him; what does Jen explain that her parents do?
(a) Bribe people.
(b) Plead with people.
(c) Trust only a select amount of people.
(d) Threaten people.

5. What does Luke call the new family that has a row of birdhouses in their backyard?
(a) The Birdbrain family.
(b) The Chirpy family.
(c) The Birdy family.
(d) The Bird bath family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Luke punches his hand through the screen door of the third child's house, what happens when he enters the house?

2. How many residents does Luke watch leave their houses before he sneaks over the the third child's house?

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

4. What is Luke delighted to find after his whole family leaves in a hurry in Chapter 8?

5. How does Luke feel about his parents after discovering Jen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who are the Barons?

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

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

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

9. What does Luke realize about being an illegal third child?

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

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