Characters
Who is the main character of Among the Hidden?
Luke Garner
Where does Luke's family live?
On a farm in the coutryside
How does Luke pass the time when he's hidden in his room in the attic?
re-reading books, playing with hand me down toys,
What secret must Luke's family keep from the government?
Luke's existence- he's a third child
What law makes Luke's existence illegal?
The Population Law
What are the names of Luke's two brothers/
Matthew and Mark
They were cut down to build houses for rich city people (Barons)
What does Luke see that makes him realize there's another hidden child?
A face in the neighbor's window when all family members have left
How does Luke communicate secretly with Jen?
He turns the back porch light on and he visits her house
Who does Luke meet that changes his life and view of the world?
Jen Talbot
What caused the government to pass the Population Law?
Overpopulation and food shortages (famine)
What does Jen plan to do to fight against the Population Law?
Organize a rally for all shadow children
What is the password to Jen's online chat room?
F-R-E-E
What is Jen's father's job, and why is that ironic?
He works for the Population Police
It's ironic because his daughter is a third child
Why does Luke have to stay hidden most of the time?
Because he's a third child, which is illegal under the Population Law
What happens to Jen after the rally?
She is killed by the Population Police
Why does Jen's dad help Luke even though he works for the Population Police?
He wants to make up for what the government has done
How does Luke change by the end of the book?
He becomes brave and decides to live openly as Lee Grant
How does the setting symbolize Luke's confinement and later his freedom?
The farm symbolizes confinement; the outside word represents freedom and risk
What decision does Luke make after learning about the rally?
He decides to take on a false identify (Lee Grant) to live freely and help others