Among the Hidden ch 5-7

1. What new development does Luke notice in the neighborhood, and why is it significant?

• a) New roads being built; it signifies the expansion of the town.

   

•  b) The cutting down of the woods; it symbolizes the loss of Luke’s sanctuary.

•  c) A new school being constructed; it represents hope for Luke's education.

• d) More houses being built; it indicates a growing population and danger for Luke.

2. How does Luke feel about the changes happening around his home, and what does this reveal about his character?

• Excited; it shows his desire for adventure

• Indifferent; it revels his lack of awareness

• Anxious; it highlights his fear of the unknown and change

• Angery; it reflects his frustration with his family's situation

3. What are Luke’s thoughts and emotions as he watches the construction workers?

• a) Envy and longing; he wishes he could work outside like them.

•  b) Fear and curiosity; he is afraid of being seen but curious about the changes.

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     c) Boredom and detachment; he feels disconnected from the world outside.

• d) Happiness and relief; he is glad the construction is happening far from his home

4. How does Luke's family react to the cutting down of the woods, and what does this reaction tell you about their situation?

•  a) They are relieved; it means they can expand their farm.

• b) They are indifferent; they are used to change.

• c) They are worried; it shows their concern for Luke's safety

•  d) They are angry; it reflects their frustration with the government.

5. What does Luke’s discovery about the new neighbors suggest about the world he lives in?

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      That it is full of opportunities for him.

•   That it is controlled and oppressive.

    

• That it is unpredictable and chaotic.

• That it is a safe and welcoming place

6. How does the cutting down of the woods symbolize the changes in Luke’s life?

• a) It represents his growing independence.

• b) It symbolizes the loss of his freedom and security.

•  c) It shows the beginning of a new chapter for Luke.

•    d) It indicates a positive change in his family’s fortunes.

7. What internal conflict does Luke experience in these chapters, and how does he deal with it?

• a) His desire to explore vs. his need for safety; he chooses to stay hidden

• b) His anger vs. his love for his family; he lashes out at them.

• c) His curiosity vs. his fear; he begins secretly watching the workers.

• d) His sadness vs. his hope; he starts making plans to escape.

8. How do Luke's interactions with his family change in these chapters, and what does this indicate about the rising tension in the story?

• a) They become more supportive; it shows a growing bond

•  b) They become more distant; it indicates increasing tension and fear.

•  c) They become more relaxed; it reflects a sense of security.

•  d) They become more argumentative; it shows the stress of their situation

9. What does Luke discover when he observes the new neighborhood from the attic, and why is this discovery important?

• a) He sees other children playing; it gives him hope for friendship.

• b) He notices that the houses are all empty; it makes him feel more isolated.

•    c) He realizes that one house has the blinds drawn during the day; it suggests another hidden child like him.

•    d) He discovers that the neighborhood is heavily guarded; it reinforces his fear of being caught.

10. How does Luke's reaction to the new neighborhood reflect his growing sense of isolation and fear?

•    a) He becomes more curious and outgoing; he wants to explore.

•    b) He feels more comfortable and relaxed; he starts to enjoy watching the neighborhood.

•    c) He becomes more withdrawn and fearful; he avoids even looking out the window.

•    d) He feels indifferent and detached; he loses interest in the outside world.