Understanding Luke's World in Hiding

Why does Luke feel anxious when the woods are cut down near his home?

• He worries the government will see him.

• He is nervous about losing his favorite hiding spot.

• He is worried that his family will lose their farm.

• He feels nervous because the workers are too loud.

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What detail about the construction of the new houses worries Luke the most?

• The houses are too small for the families moving in.

• The houses are being built too close to his family’s farm.

• The workers spend too much time near his home.

• The construction equipment is blocking the family’s path to town.

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How does Luke’s isolation affect him in these chapters?

• He feels lucky to be protected by his family.

• He becomes more curious about life outside his home.

• He begins to resent his family for ignoring him.

• He loses interest in watching the new neighbors.

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Why does Luke’s family have to be so careful about keeping him hidden?

• It is against the law to have more than two children, and Luke is a third child.

• Their farm doesn’t meet government standards.

• They have already been caught breaking other laws.

• Luke’s father has refused to pay the property taxes.

What does Luke notice about the new houses that makes them seem luxurious?

• They have pools and big backyards, making them seem very fancy.

• They are much larger than his family’s home.

• They are made of brick instead of wood, which makes them expensive.

• They are surrounded by fences to keep others out.

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Why does Luke feel jealous of his brothers in these chapters?

• They are allowed to play outside while he must stay hidden.

• They get to help with the construction of the new houses.

• They have more chores to do than he does.

• They are planning to move into the new houses.

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How does Luke’s mother’s behavior toward him change in these chapters?

• She becomes more strict about keeping him hidden.

• She starts ignoring him completely because of the neighbors.

• She tries to involve him in the farm work to distract him.

• She begins planning ways for him to leave the house.

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How does the author use descriptions of the new houses to create a sense of tension?

• The houses are described as very close to Luke’s family, making it harder for him to stay hidden.

• The houses are described as poorly made, showing that the families will not stay long.

• The houses are surrounded by fences, making Luke feel trapped.

• The houses are described as luxurious, making Luke’s family feel jealous.

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