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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. What brave thing does Jen do for Luke at the end of Chapter 16 that amazes Luke?

2. How old was Jen when she began using her family's computer?

3. What amazes Jen about Luke's family in Chapter 16?

4. What word does Jen use as a password for her online chat room?

5. What does Jen use that allows her to go shopping?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Luke do to break into Jen's house in Chapter 26?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Luke started out the story as a scared, powerless twelve-year-old who had no hope of ever living a normal life. Throughout the book he goes through a tremendous change and is no longer that same person at the end. Explore the theme of coming of age, and analysis the changes in Luke's character. What does coming of age mean? How did meeting Jen change Luke's life? How have Luke's ideals and goals changed? What has Luke learned about himself and life?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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