Luke at Home
The Sports Family
Meeting the Third Child
Vocab in Action
Vocab in Context
100

Why can Luke finally spend more time downstairs?

His family leaves the window shades down so no one outside can see him.

100

Why did Matthew and Mark stay home from school? 

To help their father with the harvest

100

What is the name of the hidden child Luke meets?

Jen

100

The teacher motioned with her hand for the student to come to her desk. What did the teacher do?

A. Recover

B. Beckon

C. Careen

D. Stupefy

B. Beckon

100

After learning that the field trip was canceled and couldn't be rescheduled, Ben sighed and accepted the news. How did Ben feel?

A. Resolute

B. Unseasonable

C. Resigned

D. Defiant

C. Resigned

200

What household activities does Luke do while his family is away?

He cleans the house and bakes bread.

200

How many days did it rain when Luke finally made his plan to go to the Sports family house? 

3

200

How does Jen react when she first encounters Luke?

She is startled and confronts him. She tackled him and pinned him down. 

200

Even after missing several shots, Mia was determined to keep practicing until she made the basketball team. Which word best describes Mia?

A. Halfhearted

B. Resigned

C. Resolute

D. Pristine

C. Resolute

200

It was 85 degrees in the middle of November, even though the weather is usually much cooler. How would you describe the temperature?

A. Unseasonable

B. Pristine

C. Theoretical

D. Halfhearted

A. Unseasonable

300

Why must Luke still be careful even when the shades are down?

If someone sees him, he could be reported to the Population Police.

300

What did Luke compare his house to? 

A prison


300

What do Luke and Jen have in common?

Both are illegal third children who must remain hidden.

300

When the principal announced a new rule, several students openly refused to follow it. What did their behavior demonstrate?

A. Defiance

B. Reciprocity

C. Zeal

D. Telepathy

A. Defiance

300

When the family arrived at their vacation cabin, everything was spotless and looked as though nobody had ever used it. How would you describe the cabin?

A. Taboo

B. Resigned

C. Resolute

D. Pristine

D. Pristine

400

How does Luke's isolation affect the way he views his home?

He begins to see it as a prison rather than a place of comfort.

400

How did Luke gain entry to the Sports Family home? 

Punched the screen window

400

How is Jen's personality different from Luke's?

Jen is more outspoken, confident, and willing to challenge the rules.

400

Ava helped her friend study for math, and her friend helped Ava practice spelling. Their exchange of help is an example of what? 

A. Propaganda

B. Theoretical

C. Taboo

D. Reciprocity

D. Reciprocity

400

A campaign poster used exaggerated claims and misleading facts to convince people to support a candidate. What is this an example of?

A. Telepathy

B. Propaganda

C. Defiance

D. Reciprocity

B. Propaganda

500

What motivates Luke to take the risk of leaving his house?

His curiosity about the possible third child and his desire to meet someone like himself.

500

What time of year was it when Luke made the trip over to the Sports family house? Tell what season it was and how you know.

It was fall because the the leaves were red and gold. He also needed to do it soon before all the leaves fell off the trees.

500

What does Jen like to do for fun sometimes?

Set off the house alarm 

500

Two friends claimed they could send messages to each other using only their thoughts, without speaking or texting. What ability were they claiming to have?

A. Propaganda

B. Telepathy

C. Reciprocity

D. Zeal

B. Telepathy

500

At a formal dinner, everyone avoided discussing a certain subject because it was considered inappropriate. How was the subject viewed?

A. Taboo

B. Zealous

C. Resigned

D. Theoretical

A. Taboo

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