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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. In Chapter 3, when the jeep arrives in Chiutza, the officer assigns each boy and the driver a street to tell the residents to be in the town square by what time?
(a) 11:00 p.m.
(b) 7:00 p.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 3:30 p.m.

2. In Chapter 1, Luke and the other boys are undergoing their daily inspection of their uniforms and hygiene at what time?
(a) 5:00 a.m.
(b) 5:45 a.m.
(c) 4:15 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

3. What is the name of the boy's father who Luke meets in Chapter 18 and who agrees to go to the Population Police Headquarters?
(a) Ricky Everts.
(b) Don Everts.
(c) Mark Everts.
(d) James Everts.

4. Who picked up the gun that was dropped, according to the boy's story to Luke in Chapter 8?
(a) Philip Twinings.
(b) The villagers.
(c) Nina.
(d) Officer Houk.

5. What refers to the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner?
(a) Torture.
(b) Oppression.
(c) Terrorism.
(d) Liberation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, Luke presses the boy for information and the boy takes him to what that he is turning into his shelter?

2. According to the villagers in Chapter 15, the Population Police made them grow what crops?

3. How old was Luke when he was discovered hiding out on his parents' farm?

4. Where does Luke attempt to get water in Chapter 17?

5. In Chapter 3, Luke's job is to place _________ on the path the security officer takes to repair a broken fence?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luke perceive Eli and the other villagers in Chapter 16? How does his perception change in the chapter?

2. Where does Luke find shelter in Chapter 17? Where does he find water?

3. What hopes does the protagonist feel in Chapter 11? What propels him forward on his journey?

4. What internal conflicts plague the protagonist after his escape in Chapter 10?

5. What conflicts does Luke face with the boy he meets in Chapter 7? What is Luke's objective?

6. What does Eli give to Luke in Chapter 16? Who does Luke see approaching the village in this chapter?

7. Why do the villagers support Luke and his plight? What changed their minds about the government in Chapter 15?

8. Who does Luke believe may be calling out to him in Chapter 17? What is foreshadowed in this chapter?

9. What past plan does Luke recall with Nina in Chapter 3?

10. What is established in the setting of the novel in Chapter 1? How is the government set up?

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