Among the Hidden (Chapters 1-3): Story Elements

Who is more focused on how Luke feels about his situation?

• Mother

• Dad

How does Luke's family feel about the Government?

• They support their decisions.

• They believe they are acting with good reason.

• They are confused with their decisions.

• The are bitter about their decisions and control over them.

Why does the family hide Luke's plate and chair at the dinner table?

• To play a trick on Luke.

• To hide the fact that Luke existed.

• So Dad would stop complaining.

• So his brothers would have more room to sit.

Was the Population Law always present?

• Yes, this was normal for families of the town.

• No, this began not long before Luke was born.

What are Luke's brothers' names?

• John

• Matthew

• Mark

• David

What does Luke wish he could do with his time?

• Play in the front yard

• Ride to town with Dad

• Go to school

• Stay in the house more

As Dad becomes more nervous about Luke, what can he no longer do?

• Be in rooms with uncovered windows

• Play with his toys

• Come to the kitchen

• Talk to his family

What were the fields now filled with?

• houses

• yellow bulldozers

• crops

• city streets

Death was a fly that stopped buzzing when the swatter hit it.

This is an example of -

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Hyperbole

Which phrase best describes Luke?

• resourceful with things on the farm

• uncaring about change

• angry at his luck

• hungering for freedom