Among the Hidden (Ch. 8-11)*

Front

Who is Luke's father in the story?

Back

Luke's father is a character who is concerned about the family's safety and the rules imposed by the Population Police.

Front

What does Luke notice about the windows in the Sports Family house?

Back

Luke notices that all of the windows are totally blocked, indicating a lack of visibility and privacy.

Front

What names does Luke give to the four families he observes?

Back

Luke names the families Sports, Gold, Big Car, and Birdbrain.

Front

What does Luke ask his mom to do regarding his dad?

Back

Luke begs his mom to convince his dad to let him do more activities around the house.

Front

How does Luke's dad react to Luke's efforts in the house?

Back

Luke's dad feels angry that Luke did not stay in the attic, showing his concern for safety.

Front

What is the significance of the Population Police in the story?

Back

The Population Police represent the oppressive government that enforces strict rules about family size and the existence of 'shadow children' like Luke.

Front

How does Luke feel about being hidden away?

Back

Luke feels lonely and frustrated about being hidden away, longing for freedom and interaction with the outside world.

Front

What does the term 'shadow child' refer to in the story?

Back

A 'shadow child' refers to a child who is illegal due to government restrictions on family size, like Luke.

Front

What does Luke's mother think about his activities?

Back

Luke's mother is generally supportive but also worried about the risks of being discovered.

Front

What does the blocked windows symbolize in the story?

Back

The blocked windows symbolize confinement, lack of freedom, and the hidden lives of those like Luke.