Characters
What is Luke's fake name - first and last name?
Lee Grant
How many hours of overtime did Luke’s Mom work in order to get him two eggs for breakfast?
40
During which part of plot does the setting take place?
Exposition
What is the genre of this story?
Science fiction.
What is a “baron”?
Someone in their society that has money.
People know me as Scott Renault. Who am I?
Jackal boy or Jason Barstow
What gave Luke a purpose and helped him gain more confidence?
Making a garden.
Luke wants to fit in at his school and feel accepted. What part of plot is this?
Conflict.
What is the tone of this novel?
Suspenseful.
What is the goal of the Population Police?
To find and eliminate shadow children.
For just a few seconds in the woods, Luke mistook me for Jen.
Nina
Why did Luke tell the outside group that he wants “restitution”?
Because he thought they trampled his garden.
During which part of plot does Luke gets nightly torture from Jackal boy?
Rising action.
Which story element is being used when Luke thinks about his brothers?
Flashback.
Who stole Luke’s suitcase?
Rolly
What are the first and last names of Luke's brothers?
Matthew Garner and Luke Garner
Who notified Mr. Hendricks that something suspicious was happening at the school?
The nurse.
During which part of plot does Luke reveal his relationship with Jen and become accepted by the group?
Climax.
Which is the BEST theme of the novel?
A. Secrets.
B. A boy goes to a new school.
C. Always remember to study.
D. Every member of society is important.
D. Every member of society is important.
Luke taught me about gardening. Who am I?
Trey
I am a double agent on the side of the Shadow Children inside of the Population Police. Who am I?
Mr. Talbot
How did Jason’s plan backfire on him?
He got arrested instead of the shadow children.
Explain how the conflict connects to the climax.
The problem is that Luke wants to fit in and feel accepted. That problem is resolved when he reveals his relationship with Jen and is accepted by the outside group.
What is the point of view of the novel?
A. 1st person
B. 3rd person objective
C. 3rd person limited
D. 3rd person omniscient
C. 3rd person limited.
What is ironic about Luke yelling at the group about ruining his garden?
They didn’t know what he was talking about.