1. What does Jen's father tell the Population Police he was doing on his computer?
(a) He tells them it's none of their business.
(b) Trying to find out who had used his computer illegally.
(c) That he is working a sting operation in the chat room, hoping to find other shadow children.
(d) Using a search engine and he accidentally came upon this chat room.

2. Jen's father informs Luke that he is now in danger too. Why is Luke in danger?
(a) Jen's house is being watched by the Population Police.
(b) The chat room he just logged into has been monitored by Government officials since the rally.
(c) Jen's father had called the police before he realized who Luke was.
(d) The Government really can see through computer screens, and they saw Luke.

3. What brave thing does Jen do for Luke at the end of Chapter 16 that amazes Luke?
(a) Luke cuts his leg at her house and blood and drops on the carpet, so Jen cuts her leg to show her parents.
(b) She promises not to tell anyone about Luke.
(c) Luke cuts his hand at her house and blood and drips on the carpet, so Jen cuts her hand to show her parents.
(d) She tells her family about Luke.

4. How is Jen able to check outside for Luke's signal without being seen every day?
(a) She uses binoculars.
(b) She has mirrors placed by each of the doors and windows of her home.
(c) She very carefully picks out the window.
(d) She uses a special camera.

5. What do Matthew and Mark do while Mom is at work and Dad is fixing the machinery?
(a) Harvest the fields.
(b) Plow the fields.
(c) Take care of the animals and yard.
(d) They are in school.