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Who are Luke's brothers?
Matthew and Mark
Why did dad sell the woods?
The government wanted the land
What is the Population Law
Every family can only have two children
Does Luke have a good relationship with his brothers?
Not really, they aren't close
Who is most strict about hiding Luke?
Dad
Why does Luke have to sit on the stairs while the Family eats?
Someone asked why the shades weren't down and they didn't want to draw suspicion
Who are the people in charge of keeping the Population Law?
What happens with the bread that Luke bakes?
He got something wrong in the measurements, making the bread dry and crumbly.
Who is Luke closest to in his family?
Mother
Who finds Luke when he decides to cook and clean downstairs, and how do they feel about it?
Dad, he is upset with Luke
Who are the Barons in society?
The very wealthy people who can afford much more than Luke's family, and are not working class
How do they decide how to pay the high taxes that the Government is charging them?
Who is the only other person Luke has seen?
The homeless man asking for food
What was the letter that the family received?
It told them that they had to get rid of their hogs.
Very strict and controlling
How does Luke feel while he has to stay inside and what does he do during the day?
He feels lonely/sad/bored, he reads, watches the families leave and come back, and plays with his toys
Who does Luke see in the Sports Family house?
What family has their window blocked by heavy blinds?
The Sports Family
What are some examples of the government being very strict and controlling?
The Population Law, the Population Police, the high taxes, making the family sell their woods, the curt orders they send in the mail
Why does Luke not want to say anything about the vents?
He can see through them and he doesn't want them to get covered up.