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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 punches his hand through the screen door of the third child's house, what happens when he enters the house?

2. Why are the new residents that will be living next to Luke called a special name?

3. What does the female third child apologize to Luke for after she sees him staring at the door as if he means to make a run for it?

4. What does Luke imagine in Chapter 7, which he feels guilty about?

5. What does Luke's mother say is the reason she became pregnant with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luke begin to plan in Chapter 12?

2. Why does it shock Luke to see the young girl from the Sport's Family house using a telephone?

3. What does Luke recall from when he turned 6 that is important to his realizing that he is different from his brothers?

4. What does Luke's mother do so that the family can pay the property tax bill?

5. How does Luke feel when he finally steps outside on his way to the Sport's Family's house?

6. Who are the Barons?

7. Why is Luke afraid he will never be allowed outside again?

8. What does Luke discover in his room and what does it do for him?

9. Does Luke know what will happen to him if he is seen looking out a window in his house?

10. What happens when Luke comes upon the girl in the Sport's Family's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

At the beginning of "Among the Hidden", the main character, Luke, is a quiet, powerless twelve-year-old. He knows nothing about the world he lives in because he's never been outside his own home. Analyze the character of Luke, exploring his maturity level and ideals at the beginning of the story. How do Luke's actions and the things he worries about show how mature he is? Does Luke complain about his life? How does Luke treat the other members of his family? How is he treated by his family? Does Luke take his difficult situation for granted?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of friendship in "Among the Hidden" and how friendship helps Luke's character to grow. How does Luke's new friendship affect the decisions that he makes and the way he acts? How important is it to have strong friendships in life, particularly when going through difficult times?

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