Vocabulary
the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person
propaganda
conveying a story or feeling using body movements
pantomime
Why did Luke’s dad sell the woods?
Luke’s dad had to sell the woods because the government forced him to.
What made Luke suspicious of the Sports Family house?
Luke was suspicious because he saw the glow of the television screen, he noticed that different lights were on at different times of the day, and he noticed that heavy blinds stayed down in the evenings.
What was Jen doing when Luke discovered her?
Jen was typing on the computer when Luke discovered her.
lacking proper respect or seriousness
flippantly
eagerness, passion, enthusiasm
zeal
Why was Luke able to bear hiding while he was young?
Luke was able to bear hiding when he was young because he was able to go into the woods.
How many neighbors did Luke have to count leaving their homes to know that everyone was gone for the day?
Luke counted twenty-eight neighbors leaving their homes.
What did Luke say to Jen that made her stop tackling him?
Luke screamed, “Population Police” when Jen tackled her.
To gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something.
coax
the state or process of living in a particular place.
habitation
Where was Luke’s bedroom?
In the attic.
What did Luke think his home was as he stood outside contemplating going to the Sports Family house?
He thought his home was a prison.
Why was it safe to use the phone without fear of the government tracing the call to a third child, according to Jen?
It was safe to use the phone without fear of the government tracing their call because the government was not that competent according to Jen.
a place of refuge and protection
sanctuary
to beg for urgently or anxiously
beseech
Luke’s father received a letter from the government. What do they order him to get rid of?
The hogs.
What was Luke taught to fear his entire life?
Luke has been taught to fear open spaces.
What amazes Jen about Luke during his first visit?
Jen is amazed at the fact that Luke has never met anyone outside of his immediate family.
being, living, or going alone or without companions
solitary
of imposing height
lofty
What did Luke’s mother announce that she received after the family discussed the difficulty of paying the tax bill?
Luke’s mother announced that she just received a work permit.
Which word came to Luke’s mind when he first looked around the Sports Family house?
The word that came to his mind was pristine because everything was clean and new.
Why is Luke afraid of telling his family about Jen?
Luke is afraid to tell his family about Jen because they would forbid him from going back.