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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, the boy explains to Luke that when he came around the corner to get a new street assignment from Officer Hook, he saw who holding a gun?

2. In Chapter 12, when a man yells that he is on official Population Police business, what happens?

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?

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

5. In Chapter 4, Officer Houk tells Luke to pick up the old woman and take her to the town square where he can do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What character is revisited by the protagonist in Chapter 7? Where does this character take Luke?

2. What is foreshadowed in the protagonist's escape in Chapter 5?

3. Whose memory drives the protagonist toward his goals in the narrative? How does this character propel Luke in Chapter 6?

4. Where does Luke go after escaping danger in Chapter 10? Where does he find shelter?

5. What does Luke dream about in Chapter 11? Where does he go the following morning?

6. What does the boy in Chapter 8 tell Luke happened after he escaped from Officer Houk?

7. How does Luke help the boy he meets in the village in Chapter 9?

8. What risks does Luke take with the boy he meets in Chapter 8? How can they help one another?

9. What do the villagers who saved Luke tell him about their past with the Population Police in Chapter 15?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the theme of governmental overthrow in the narrative. How is this theme illustrated through symbolism? What does this theme make you think of in contemporary global events? How does it relate to our world today?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the characters of Ricky and Don Everts and the overthrow of the Population Police in the novel. How does the population respond to the news of the political overthrow? Where does Luke meet Ricky and what news does he relate to Luke?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of the boy in Chiutza. How old is the boy in relation to Luke? Where does Luke first meet the boy? What are his impressions of him? How do these impressions change in the course of the narrative? What dangers does the boy present to the protagonist?

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