Characters
What is the character's full name?
Luke Garner
Why does Luke have to stay hidden?
He is an illegal third child due to the Population Law
What is the law that prohibits families from having more than two children?
Population Law
Who says, “Hope doesn’t mean anything. Action’s the only thing that counts.”
Jen Talbot
What is Luke’s favorite food that his mom makes?
Bread with butter
What is the name of the friend Luke meets who is also a shadow child?
Jen Talbot
Where does Luke first see Jen?
Through the vents in the attic in his room
What organization enforces the Population Law?
The Population Police
What does Luke’s mother say when he asks if she’s ever wanted a third child?
She says she has always wanted him, but it is dangerous
What item does Luke find in Jen’s house that surprises him?
A computer with an online chat room for Shadow Children
What does Jen’s father do for a living?
What does Jen organize to fight against the Population Laws?
A protest at the government building
Why was the Population Law enacted?
Due to food shortages and overpopulation fears
Why does Luke hesitate to leave his attic even after meeting Jen?
He fears being caught and doesn’t trust the outside world
Why does Jen have access to special privileges?
Her father is high-ranking in the government
Why does Jen believe Luke is lucky compared to her?
He has two brothers and has known love within his family
What happens to Jen after the protest?
She is shot and killed by the Population Police
How do Luke’s parents feel about the government?
They fear it but comply to protect Luke
What is the last thing Jen says to Luke before the rally?
"We deserve to exist!"
How does Luke first communicate with Jen?
By leaving messages on her computer screen
What fake identity does Luke assume at the end of the book?
Lee Grant
How does Luke escape his life as a shadow child?
Jen’s father gives him a fake identity as Lee Grant
What does Jen’s father secretly do to help shadow children?
He forges fake IDs to give them new lives
What realization does Luke have at the end of the book?
That he must take risks to fight for the rights of shadow children
What is the name of the book series Among the Hidden belongs to?
The Shadow Children series