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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. What time of the day is it when Luke sees the blinds flip up and down quickly in an upstairs window of one of the new houses?

2. What did Luke's mother and father see on TV while pregnant that scared them?

3. What does Mother do when she opens the tax bill?

4. What time does Luke's Mom get home from work?

5. What does Mark offer to play a game of with Luke to cheer him up after barging into his room?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Luke do all day to help pass the time?

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

3. Does Luke's mother stick up for him?

4. What does Luke realize about being an illegal third child?

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Luke have to hide away from other people?

10. Even though his family has a startling lack of empathy for his position, how does Luke show his empathy in Chapter 7?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jen and Luke have both grown up with particular beliefs. Jen is very passionate in her beliefs and Luke is more subdued. Explore the recurring theme of belief throughout the novel. What type of beliefs does Jen possess? What type of beliefs does Luke possess? How do Jen and Luke's beliefs affect the decisions that they make in their lives? How important is it to have strong beliefs in life?

Essay Topic 2

Luke's mother is a very important character in "Among the Hidden". She is the one person who truly seems to care about how Luke feels, yet she is unable to stand up to Luke's father when he lays down unfair rules. Analyze the character of Luke's mother, comparing how she treats him versus his father's treatment, and how it affects Luke. How does Luke's mother treat him? Why did Luke's mother wait until he was 6 to tell him about the Population Law? Why doesn't Luke's mother stick up for him when his father treats him unfairly? Is Luke's mother considerate of his situation and feelings?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the concept of courage and compare how it affects Jen and Luke differently. What is courage? What does Luke do during the novel that shows his courage? Is Jen considered courageous? How does Luke's courage differ from Jen's courage?

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