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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. Jen's father informs Luke that he is now in danger too. Why is Luke in danger?

2. What does Jen ask Luke about his brothers in Chapter 21?

3. What time does Jen want Luke to leave with her to the rally?

4. Why won't Luke agree to come to the rally with Jen?

5. What did Jen's father have to bribe the policemen with?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jen differ from Luke and most of the kids in the online chat room?

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

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

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

5. What does Luke say when Jen asks him if he thinks his brothers would ever betray him?

6. Why does Jen's dad inform Luke that he is now in danger of the Population Police?

7. Why does Luke feel guilty for eating food that could sustain a pet?

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

9. How was Jen killed?

10. What does Luke tell Jen when she comes to his room the night she leaves to the rally?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the use of flashbacks in narrative writing and explore those used in the novel "Among the Hidden". How does the use of flashbacks help develop the main character? Are the flashbacks used in this novel important for the development of his character? Would the reader like more flashbacks to learn even more about the character?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Explore the theme of seclusion in the novel and how it pertains to Luke's state of mind. What is seclusion? How can it affect a person's state of mind? How does Luke's seclusion make him act? Why can't Luke eat at the kitchen table with his family? How does this add to his seclusion? How does Luke cope with his seclusion?

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