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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. Why does Jen's father put him hand over Luke's mouth after the Population Police leave?

2. Why does Luke watch Jen's house obsessively for the days after the rally?

3. How many other kids were also killed at the rally?

4. What does Luke sneak into the kitchen for the day of the rally?

5. What does Jen's dad thrust Luke into when the Population Police pound on his front door?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Luke answer Jen's father when he asks Luke why he didn't stop Jen from going to the rally?

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

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

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

5. How does Jen's mother take her shopping?

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

7. What is different about Jen's parents getting pregnant with her versus Luke's parents having him?

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

9. Why does Luke log onto Jen's family's computer after he breaks into their house?

10. What does Luke now realize about how he can create change in the world, but in a different way than Jen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luke's family displays a startling lack of empathy for his position, while Luke is a highly empathetic child. Analyze the concept of empathy throughout the novel. What examples from the book demonstrate the lack of empathy Luke's family has for his situation? How does Luke's father and brothers treat him versus his mother? How does Luke show empathy for his mother?

Essay Topic 2

The reason for Luke and Jen being shadow children is made clear in the novel, "Among the Hidden" -- the country faced a crisis of overpopulation and famine. The government reacted to the crisis with the Population Law, where no one is allowed more than two children. Analyze the theme of overpopulation. What does the Government in this novel give for the reason of the Population Law? Compare the world in "Among the Hidden" to how the world is today. Is our world headed in that direction?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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