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

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Mother

b)

Dad

2.

How does Luke's family feel about the Government?

a)

They support their decisions.

b)

They believe they are acting with good reason.

c)

They are confused with their decisions.

d)

The are bitter about their decisions and control over them.

3.

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

a)

To play a trick on Luke.

b)

To hide the fact that Luke existed.

c)

So Dad would stop complaining.

d)

So his brothers would have more room to sit.

4.

Was the Population Law always present?

a)

Yes, this was normal for families of the town.

b)

No, this began not long before Luke was born.

5.

What are Luke's brothers' names?

a)

John

b)

Matthew

c)

Mark

d)

David

6.

What does Luke wish he could do with his time?

a)

Play in the front yard

b)

Ride to town with Dad

c)

Go to school

d)

Stay in the house more

7.

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

a)

Be in rooms with uncovered windows

b)

Play with his toys

c)

Come to the kitchen

d)

Talk to his family

8.

What were the fields now filled with?

a)

houses

b)

yellow bulldozers

c)

crops

d)

city streets

9.

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

This is an example of -

a)

Simile

b)

Metaphor

c)

Personification

d)

Hyperbole

10.

Which phrase best describes Luke?

a)

resourceful with things on the farm

b)

uncaring about change

c)

angry at his luck

d)

hungering for freedom

11.

This story is told from which point of view?

a)

1st Person

b)

3rd Person - Luke's perspective

c)

3rd Person - mom's perspective

12.

Chapters 1-3 are most like which story?

a)

Holes (Stanley is sent to Juvie for stealing.)

b)

Number the Stars (Annemarie hides Jews from the Nazis)

c)

Black Beauty (Beauty, a horse, is passed from owner to owner)

d)

Hatchet (Brian's plane crashes, and he is lost in the wilderness.)

13.

How do the descriptions of the changes in Luke's environment in Chapter 1-3 help to develop the novel’s tone?

a)

They create a feeling of excitement and adventure.

b)

They establish a tone of unease and confinement.

c)

They make Luke’s life seem joyful.

d)

They suggest Luke has a supportive community around him.

14.

Which of the following is an example of propaganda?

a)

The government not allowing the families to have three children.

b)

TV ads about the "Population Police" and how they can find out anything.

c)

The government not allowing the family to plant corn where they want.

d)

The government forcing the family to sell their woods.

15.

Based on his actions, what can readers infer about Luke’s personality?

a)

He is adventurous and disobedient.

b)

He is content with his current life.

c)

He enjoys being alone.

d)

He is obedient but longs for freedom.