Luke's World
How old is Luke?
12
What made Luke have to hide from strangers?
He is the third child in his family
How old is Jen?
13
What kind of snacks did Jen offer Luke?
Illegal soda and potato chips
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
Why did Jen say the government passed the Population Law?
They wanted to have complete control over people
What was the girl’s reaction to Luke when they first met?
She pinned him on the floor and threatened him
What everyday food for Luke was a rare treat for Jen?
Meat
Before the trees were cut down, what did the boys do after homework and chores?
Played football, kickball, or spud in the backyard
Where was Luke’s room?
In the attic
When did the problem of Luke’s world begin?
about 20 years earlier
What word did Luke use to describe the Sports family house?
Pristine
On some of the last times 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
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
How did Luke learn to read?
His mother taught him at home
Why had the government made pets illegal?
Pets ate food that could be eaten by people
How did the girl Luke finds in the Sports Family house deal with the alarm?
She called her dad to have the security company cancel the call
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 new idea from the books he was reading from Jen’s house did Luke tell his dad about?
Hydroponics
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
What word did Jen’s dad use to describe the government?
Totalitarian
When Jen was small, her mother took her to play with a play group. What did all the children have in common?
They were all children of government officials and third children
How did Jen deal with the blood on the carpet from Luke’s cut?
She cut her arm on purpose to get more blood on the carpet
What was the significance of Hendricks School for Boys?
It was the boarding school Luke was sent to attend as Lee Grant