Characters
Who is the main protagonist of Among the Hidden?
Luke Garner
What type of area does Luke live in?
A rural farming community.
What is the name of the law that prohibits families from having more than two children?
The Population Law.
What event prompts Luke to begin exploring outside his house?
Seeing a face in a neighbor’s window when no one is supposed to be home.
What does the book suggest about the value of individual freedom?
It highlights the importance of freedom and individuality despite strict societal rules.
What is the name of Luke’s friend who is also a third child?
Jen Talbot
Why does Luke have to hide when his family sells their land?
They sell it to the government, and construction begins, making it dangerous for him to be seen.
Why were the Population Laws created?
To control overpopulation and food shortages.
What motivates Jen to organize a rally against the Population Law?
She wants third children to be free and treated equally.
How does Luke’s experience show the effects of isolation?
He becomes lonely and fearful but also resourceful and brave.
What is Luke’s mother’s occupation?
She is a housewife and works part-time in a factory.
What are the new houses being built near Luke’s home called?
Barons' houses.
How does the government monitor the Barons' neighborhood?
Surveillance systems and Population Police patrols.
How does Luke enter Jen’s house for the first time?
He sneaks through an open screen door in the back.
How does the book critique government overreach?
It shows how strict laws can lead to oppression and rebellion.
What is the name of the population law enforcer that Jen’s father works for?
The Population Police
What object does Luke first notice in Jen’s house that surprises him?
A computer.
What does the government do to families who are caught hiding a third child?
They face heavy fines, imprisonment, or worse.
What happens to Jen after the rally?
She is killed along with all the other children who attended.
What role does bravery play in the book’s message?
Both Luke and Jen demonstrate that bravery is necessary to fight for justice.
How does Jen’s father secretly help Luke at the end of the book?
He provides Luke with a fake ID so he can live freely as a new person.
What feature of Jen’s neighborhood makes it harder for Luke to sneak around?
Security systems and patrols in the Barons' houses.
What does the government claim is the penalty for a third child trying to resist the laws?
Execution.
What does Luke decide to do at the end of the book?
He assumes a new identity to escape and live freely.
How does Among the Hidden explore the concept of sacrifice?
Jen sacrifices her life for freedom, and Luke sacrifices his identity for safety.