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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. Why has Jen's death been especially hard for her family?
(a) They were each whipped ten times for keeping her a secret.
(b) They've had to burn everything that was Jen's.
(c) They've had to go about their business without the luxury of mourning Jen.
(d) They couldn't have a funeral for her.

2. Why does Jen believe there are not enough babies being born anymore?
(a) Because of the Government's propaganda campaign against pregnancy.
(b) People are scared that they'll have multiples.
(c) Because there's not enough food.
(d) Most women are infertile.

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

4. How does Jen plan on getting to the rally that she has planned?
(a) She's going to ride her bike.
(b) She's going to drive one of her parent's cars.
(c) She's going to hitchhike.
(d) She's going to take the bus.

5. How was Jen's mom able to take her shopping with her?
(a) She has her dress up as a boy.
(b) The back seat of their family car is hollowed out.
(c) She just does not worry about being caught.
(d) They bribe the police with money if they are questioned.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luke think about the rally Jen is planning?

2. In Chapter 18, what is Jen's chat room friend complaining about online?

3. What does Jen's father tell the Population Police he was doing on his computer?

4. Why is Jen upset with the other children in the online chat room in Chapter 20?

5. Why is the Government forbidding Luke's dad from doing a particular thing in Chapter 21?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is different about Jen's parents getting pregnant with her versus Luke's parents having him?

2. What does Luke tell Jen when she comes to his room the night she leaves to the rally?

3. What does Jen's father say in response to Luke being shocked that he works for the Population Police?

4. What does Jen do to assure that no Population Police stop her on the way to the rally?

5. What does Jen do with the mirrors in her house to help her see out the windows?

6. How does Luke answer Jen's father when he asks Luke why he didn't stop Jen from going to the rally?

7. What does Jen offer to Luke in Chapter 17 that is illegal?

8. What signal have Luke and Jen arranged so that Luke will know when it's okay to come and visit her again?

9. What does Luke now realize about how he can create change in the world, but in a different way than Jen?

10. What does Jen tell Luke about when she was younger and going to play groups with other third children?

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