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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Luke asks Jen's father why he wants to help him; how does he respond?
2. What has Jen been using her visits with Luke for?
3. Why does Luke's mother think he's sick in Chapter 23?
4. Why does Luke's family have a hard time deciphering the meaning of the letter from the Government?
5. How many other kids were also killed at the rally?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Luke tell Jen when she comes to his room the night she leaves to the rally?
2. Why does the government not want Luke's dad growing hydroponic vegetables?
3. What does Luke say when Jen asks him if he thinks his brothers would ever betray him?
4. What does Jen offer to Luke in Chapter 17 that is illegal?
5. How does Luke lull himself into a false sense of security in Chapter 21?
6. How does Jen's mother take her shopping?
7. What signal have Luke and Jen arranged so that Luke will know when it's okay to come and visit her again?
8. What does Jen's father say in response to Luke being shocked that he works for the Population Police?
9. Why does Luke feel guilty for eating food that could sustain a pet?
10. Why does Jen's father believe the Government keeps people hovering around the poverty level?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
From the very beginning of "Among the Hidden", the reader can feel the fear Luke's family has of the Government. Examine the theme of fear, particularly Luke's parents' fear of the government. What do Luke and his family seem to fear? Why is Luke's family so fearful of the government? Is Luke the cause of many of their fears?
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 14, Luke meets Jen and his life changes forever. He is amazed by how different her life is from his, even though she is a third child like him. Compare Luke's family with Jen's family, examining how different the life of a Baron is to the life of a farmer. How does each family live? What do their homes look like: the furniture, decorations, etc.? What are their families like? How old are they? What do they look like? What type of rules does each family have?
Essay Topic 3
Jen's character is vital to the development of the story. Her influence on Luke is what changes the course of the story. Analyze Jen's character and examine how she affects Luke. What are Jen's strengths, weaknesses, and beliefs? Why does the reader believe her character is important to the overall story? What does her character add to the story?
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