Among The Hidden chapters 11-12

Why does Luke have to hide?

• He is an illegal 3rd child

• He is sick and doesn't want anyone to find out

• He has extra food that he doesn't want to share

• He is the second child in his family

Why did the government make it illegal for families to have more than two children

• They like small families

• They do not like Luke

• There were too many people and there wasn't enough food for everybody

• They did not want more kids

What does the government make Luke's family do?

• Move to a different house

• Grow their own food

• Get rid of Luke

• Sell their pigs

Why did Luke's family get a really high tax bill?

• The new houses made the land more valuable

• The government doesn't like Luke's family

• The rich people didn't like Luke's family

• Because they needed money for other things

What did Luke notice in one of the new houses

• A dog

• A mom that stays home all day

• Another 3rd child

• A child skipping school

Describe Luke's plan to meet the other 3rd child. (2 points)

Do you think Luke will get in trouble for going to meet the other 3rd child? (2 points)

What are Luke's older brother's names

• Matthew and Mark

• Jack and Jake

• Billy and Tommy

• Robert and Jeff