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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11 - 15.

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

2. What does the female third child tell Luke she does sometimes just for fun?
(a) Set off the house alarm.
(b) Play with fire.
(c) Run around outside at night.
(d) Turn the music up really loud and sing along.

3. What does Luke yell out in a panic to the girl whose house he has just broke into?
(a) "I'll get you!"
(b) "Population Police!"
(c) "Let me go!"
(d) "Please don't hurt me!"

4. What do Dad, Matthew, and Mark load up for slaughter at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Cows.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goats.
(d) Hogs.

5. What time of the day is it when Luke sees the blinds flip up and down quickly in an upstairs window of one of the new houses?
(a) 10 AM.
(b) 11 PM.
(c) 10 PM.
(d) 11 AM.

Short Answer Questions

1. What new house does Luke spy a child looking out the window of after his dad banishes him from the kitchen?

2. Why doesn't Luke protest about not being able to eat at the kitchen table anymore?

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

4. What is Luke playing with in Chapter 3 that had once been his favorite toy?

5. What does Luke notice about the construction workers he spies on from his room?

(see the answer key)

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