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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. On what day does Jen finally answer Luke's signal?

2. What does Luke's mom think of his suggestion to her in Chapter 25?

3. Luke learns that Jen was killed at the rally, how does he react?

4. How many kids does Jen really think will show up at her rally?

5. In Chapter 17, how many days does Luke wait for another opportunity to sneak over to Jen's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jen purposely cut her hand in Chapter 16?

2. Why does Jen tell Luke not to feel guilty about being a third child?

3. What does Jen offer to Luke in Chapter 17 that is illegal?

4. Why does Jen's father believe the Government keeps people hovering around the poverty level?

5. How does Luke's new identity empower him?

6. What does Jen do with the mirrors in her house to help her see out the windows?

7. What does Jen do to assure that no Population Police stop her on the way to the rally?

8. How does Luke lull himself into a false sense of security in Chapter 21?

9. Why does the government not want Luke's dad growing hydroponic vegetables?

10. What does Jen's father tell the Population Police to get them to leave his 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

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 3

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?

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