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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 Luke watch Jen's house obsessively for the days after the rally?

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

3. Why does Luke's mother think he's sick in Chapter 23?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jen perform a background check on Luke?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What are the practical differences between Luke and Jen's families?

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

9. What Government propaganda has Luke's family completely believed in that shocks Jen?

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

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

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 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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