Questions about the Story

What is the main conflict in the story?

• Luke wants to become a baron.

• The third sibling in each family is illegal and must live a hidden life.

• Jen wants to attend a rally to support her family.

• Luke goes to a new boarding school as Lee Grant.

How is Jen’s life different from Luke’s?

• She plays sports with her two brothers.

• She eats healthy food, and Luke is hungry.

• She attends school daily.

• She is a wealthy Baron who has money.

What does Jen's dad offer Luke after Jen is killed?

• Money to escape to safety

• A new fake identity card

• To destroy the population police from the inside

• Jen’s most prized possessions, so Luke can remember her

Why did Luke care that the woods were sold?

• He loved the animals living in the woods.

• Because this meant his family would have more money

• He could no longer leave the house.

• Because he could no longer visit Jen

With which family member does Luke have the closest relationship?

• Mark.

• Dad.

• Mother.

• Matthew.

How is the Sports family’s house different from the other neighbors’ houses?

• It is a different color.

• The shades are drawn.

• It is bigger than the others.

• It has a basement.

What does Jen call the third children?

• The hidden.

• Lost children.

• Shadow children.

• The forgotten.

Jen can best be described as:

• Shy.

• Nervous.

• Unfriendly.

• Honest.

Which character is the most careful about hiding the existence of a third child?

• Jen.

• Jen’s mom.

• Luke’s mom.

• Luke’s dad.

Why does Luke’s mom pretend she isn’t his mom when talking to Jen’s dad?

• He works for the Population Police.

• His clothes are bugged.

• She is angry with Luke.

• She’s trying to distance herself so she won’t miss Luke as much.