WorksheetsAmong the Hidden - Unit Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
No one in Among the Hidden was legally allowed more than two children.
True
False
Jen wanted most of all to live as a free person.
True
False
"Lee Grant" went off to start a new life at boarding/reform school.
True
False
The rally was held:
in the Town Square
at the President’s house
at the Capitol Building
at Population Police Headquarters
Luke heard about what happened at the rally:
from the radio
from the chat room
from his mom
from Jen’s Dad
According to the government propaganda, who are the worst criminals?
A. robbers
B. first born children
C. pregnant women
D. neighbors
The most obvious differences in personality between Luke and Jen are:
Luke is introverted and cautious, while Jen is extroverted and rebellious.
Luke is extroverted and rebellious, while Jen is introverted and cautious.
Both Luke and Jen are introverted and cautious.
Both Luke and Jen are extroverted and rebellious.
Did you agree with Luke's choice at the end of the novel (to get a fake ID, leave his family and go to a boarding school)? Why or why not. Your answer should be at least two sentences. Please use capital letters and end punctuation.
On a scale of 1-5 (1 being the worst- 5 being the best) what was your opinion of Among the Hidden. Provide your opinion to support your score. You answer should be at least 2-3 sentences. Be sure to use capital letters and end punctuation.
Based on Luke’s habit of watching the world through the attic vents, what can we infer about his personality?
He is nosey and likes to gossip about the neighbors.
He is naturally curious and longs for a connection to a world he isn't allowed to join.
He is planning a way to escape and never return to his family.
He is bored and prefers looking at nature over doing his chores.
When the Government begins building the new houses and the woods are cut down, how does this change Luke’s life?
It makes his life better because he has new neighbors to watch.
It represents the loss of his only "safe" outdoor space, making him feel like a true prisoner.
It means his father will make more money from selling the land.
It has no real effect on him because he spends all his time in the attic anyway.
Mother takes a job at the factory and spends less time with Luke. What does this suggest about the family’s situation?
Mother is tired of staying home and wants to meet new people.
The family is struggling financially and the pressure of the Government is increasing.
Mother is trying to distance herself from Luke so she won’t be sad if he is caught.
The Government forced her to work there as a punishment.
Why does Mr. Garner (Luke’s father) often act grumpy or speak in short, harsh sentences?
He doesn't like Luke and wishes he didn't have a third child.
He is naturally a mean person who enjoys being in charge.
He is under immense stress trying to protect his family and keep the farm successful.
What is the most likely reason Jen is willing to take risks—like using the computer and going outside—that Luke finds terrifying?
Jen is a Baron and has grown up with a sense of entitlement and a belief that she can bypass the rules.
Jen is not actually a third child and is just tricking Luke.
Jen knows the Population Police are actually fake and not dangerous.
Jen wants to get caught so she can become famous.
The term "Shadow Child" is used throughout the book. What is the deeper meaning behind this name?
The children like to play tag and other games in the dark.
The children have to live "in the shadows" of their families, existing but never being seen.
The children are physically turned into shadows by the Government.
It refers to the fact that they are all very thin because they don't get enough food.
For much of the book, the Population Police are a "faceless" threat. Why did the author likely choose not to show them until later?
Because they don't actually exist.
To make the reader feel the same constant, invisible fear and suspense that Luke feels.
Because the author forgot to include them in the early chapters.
To show that they are actually very lazy and don't do their jobs.
By the end of the novel, Luke accepts a fake ID and a new life. What does this change infer about his growth?
He has given up on his family and wants to forget them.
He has realized that hiding in an attic forever isn't "living," and he is brave enough to face a dangerous future.
He is being forced into the new life against his will by his parents.
He thinks having a fake ID will make him a Baron and give him lots of money.
How does Jen try to fight against the unfair laws that affect third children like herself and Luke?
She organizes a rally to protest the Population Law.
She writes secret letters to the Government.
She tries to run away to another country.
She hides in her house and never speaks to anyone.
What does Luke’s relationship with his brothers reveal about his life in hiding?
He spends a lot of time playing outside with them.
They help him escape from the house every day.
He feels isolated because he cannot interact with them openly.
They do not know he exists.
