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

2. After the kids at the rally were killed, where did their blood run into?

3. What does Luke suggest that his mother do in Chapter 25?

4. Why has Jen's death been especially hard for her family?

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 lull himself into a false sense of security in Chapter 21?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

Jen helps Luke see that not everyone believes every law is right and he is given his first spark of hope that maybe it is not wrong for him to exist. Explore the theme of hope throughout "Among the Hidden". Why didn't Luke have any hope before he met Jen? Why does Luke's meeting Jen give him hope of a better life? What does Jen hope for? Why is hope such an important theme? Are Jen's parents more hopeful than Luke's?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the concept of Freedom in "Among the Hidden" and what it means to the different characters. Where does freedom pertain to the novel? How do Jen and Luke feel about freedom? Does Luke think of Jen as already being relatively free? How important is it to have freedom in life? Does Jen's family have more freedom than Luke's family because they are Barons?

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