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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Luke's mother think he's sick in Chapter 23?
(a) Because he's pale.
(b) He's very hot.
(c) He's coughing.
(d) His nose is running and his eyes are red.

2. Why is Jen confident the Government will not find out about her online chat room?
(a) Her parents have paid off the Government.
(b) She knows they really don't care to monitor stuff like that.
(c) She has it disguised as a local school's chatroom.
(d) She set it up herself and only shadow children know the password.

3. After Jen's father demands to know why Luke didn't stop Jen from going to the rally, how does Luke respond?
(a) He says, "That's like trying to stop the sun."
(b) He says, "How do you stop a bird from flying?"
(c) He says, "I would never stop Jen from doing anything."
(d) He says, "That would be impossible."

4. What amazes Jen about Luke's family in Chapter 16?
(a) That they believe in the Government's propaganda.
(b) That they are so terrified of the Population Police.
(c) That they make Luke eat on the attic stairs.
(d) That they won't let Luke outside.

5. What does Jen's dad thrust Luke into when the Population Police pound on his front door?
(a) The closet.
(b) Behind the sofa.
(c) Under the bed.
(d) A wooden chest.

6. What does Jen do every time she sees Luke?
(a) Kisses his cheek.
(b) Greets him with a big hug and a smile.
(c) Slaps him on the back.
(d) Teases him about his hair.

7. Why does Luke's family have a hard time deciphering the meaning of the letter from the Government?
(a) The font is too small.
(b) It's made of riddles.
(c) It uses lots of big words.
(d) It's written in another language.

8. What does Luke sneak into the kitchen for the day of the rally?
(a) To listen to the radio.
(b) To bake some bread.
(c) To look out the window.
(d) To make a sandwich.

9. How did Jen's father know that Luke was in his house?
(a) He just had carmeras installed.
(b) He heard him breaking in.
(c) He got a phone call from another neighbor.
(d) He gets notified whenever the alarm goes off, even if the alarm is cancelled.

10. What signal have Jen and Luke decided upon so Luke will know when it's okay to come and visit her again?
(a) If Luke can come over he will flash a light to Jen.
(b) If Luke can come over he will turn on his back porch light.
(c) If Luke can come over he will tie a ribbon on his back doorknob.
(d) If Luke can come over he will pull up his kitchen shade an inch.

11. What does Luke get up at dawn to clean in Chapter 25?
(a) The family room.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) His room.
(d) Muddy footprints.

12. Jen's father informs Luke that he is now in danger too. Why is Luke in danger?
(a) The Government really can see through computer screens, and they saw Luke.
(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) Jen's house is being watched by the Population Police.

13. How many times does Luke visit Jen in February?
(a) Three times.
(b) Once.
(c) Five times.
(d) Twice.

14. 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 tells her family 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 promises not to tell anyone about Luke.

15. How does Jen's father react to how Luke answers his question about why he didn't stop Jen from going to the rally?
(a) He passes out.
(b) He gives him a tiny smile.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He glares at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose voice does Luke hear in his room the night Jen and the other kids leave for the rally?

2. When Jen was younger, where did her mom take her to meet other third children?

3. Why does Jen's father put him hand over Luke's mouth after the Population Police leave?

4. How is Jen able to check outside for Luke's signal without being seen every day?

5. What kind of food does Jen share with Luke that shocks him because both items are illegal?

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