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Why did Luke care so much that the woods were sold?
The trees were being cut down so he couldn't go outside or near the windows anymore.
How many OLDER brothers did Luke have?
2
Where was Luke's room?
In the attic
When Luke's brother made fun of his baking bread and Luke teased him about poison in the bread, what suddenly occurred to Luke?
If his brother died, Luke could be normal
How did the girl Luke find in the Sports Family house deal with the alarm the first time he came over?
She called her dad to have the security company cancel the call.
How old is Luke?
12
How old is Jen?
13
When Jen was small, her mother took her to play with a play group. What did the children have in common?
They were all children of government officials and third children.
How did Jen know that Luke was safe to tell about the rally?
She dusted for fingerprints, scanned them into the computer, and checked them in the government database.
Why did Jen say the government passed the Population Law?
They were afraid the population would get too big and we would run out of food.
When Luke arrived at Jen's house when he was looking for her after the rally, what did he do?
He broke in, shut down the alarm, and used the computer.
What kind of snacks did Jen offer Luke?
Illegal soda and potato chips
What new idea from books he was reading from Jen's house did Luke tell his dad about?
Hydroponics
How did Luke learn to read?
His mother taught him at home.
She cut her arm and purpose to get more blood on the carpet.
On some of the last time Luke visited Jen before the rally, how did they spend their time?
Making huge messes in the kitchen with cookies, playing board games and talking.
What did Jen's dad offer Luke?
A fake ID
Why had the government made pets illegal?
Pets ate food that could be eaten by people.
When Luke first went to the Sports Family house, how did he react to the locked door?
He tore the screen and went into the house uninvited
What was the girl's reaction to Luke?
She pinned him on the floor and threatened him
What everyday food for Luke was a rare treat for Jen?
Meat
After Luke's first visit to Jen's house, it rained for three days. On the first clear day, he signaled to Jen but she didn't respond. Why?
She was out shopping with her mom.
What was the significance fo Hendricks School for Boys?
It was the boarding school Luke was sent to attend as Lee Grant.
What word did Jen's dad use to describe the government?
Totalitarian
What made Luke have to hide from strangers?
Hi is the third child in the family.