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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 can't Luke signal Jen on the first day after he meets her?

2. What does Jen's father have pointed at Luke when he discovers him in his house?

3. How does Jen's father react to how Luke answers his question about why he didn't stop Jen from going to the rally?

4. What does Jen plan on doing at the rally she is organizing?

5. Where will Luke now be living with his new name and identity?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Jen's father say in response to Luke being shocked that he works for the Population Police?

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

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

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

7. What does Jen tell Luke about when she was younger and going to play groups with other third children?

8. How does Jen plan on getting the rally she has planned?

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

10. What signal have Luke and Jen arranged so that Luke will know when it's okay to come and visit her again?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The beginning of "Among the Hidden" opens in a disquieting note. The author grabs the reader's attention right away by sounding this note of disharmony in an otherwise peaceful scene. Explore how tone is used so effectively in the first few chapters of "Among the Hidden". How does the author set the tone in "Among the Hidden"? How is this tone important for the overall mood of the story? What is the tone in this book? Does this tone seem to go well with the story?

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

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?

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