Name ELA 7 Date Among the Hidden Study Guide Chapter 1 Among the Hidden Literature Response Questions Why did Luke have to hide? What clues suggest that Luke and his family live under an oppressive government? Chapter 2 Do you think there are any good reasons for population control?
Are there any sacrifices that our government expects us to make for the greater good of the entire society? Chapter 3 Why was Luke forbidden to play in rooms with uncovered windows? Why was the location of the back vent important to Luke? Chapter 4 Why did Luke suddenly have to stop eating meals with the rest of the family?
Do you think Luke s parents should feel guilty for the life their son must lead? Chapter 5 Why did the official letter Dad received spell trouble for the family? Chapter 6 From whose point of view is this story told? Why do you think the author chose this point of view? How did Mother plan to ease the family s money troubles? Why did her decision trouble Luke?
Chapter 7 How were the Barons different from other people Luke knew? Why did Luke tell his mother that he no longer needed to be tucked in at bedtime? What does this reveal about him? Chapter 8 Pretend you re Luke. Write a letter to the third child you just spotted. Chapter 9 Luke s mother says to Luke, Believe me, I d like to live a day of your life right about now. (pg.44) Why does she say that? Would you like to live a day like Luke?
Chapter 10 What is the cliffhanger at the end of Chapter 10? Chapter 11 What confirmed Luke s idea that there was a hidden child in the home of the Sports Family? Answer Luke s final question on page 50 in your own opinion. Chapter 12 What did Luke finally decide to do? What made him finally decide it?
Chapter 13 Protagonist are the main characters in a story. Protagonist have goals. Stories are created when a protagonist s goal is blocked. In this chapter, what is Luke s goal and how is it blocked? Chapter 14 What is the mood of this chapter? What details does the author use to create this mood? How is the Sports Family s house different than Luke s? Chapter 15 What did Jen reveal about the punishment facing the families that had a third child?
Do you think Jen will put Luke s life at risk or improve his life? Chapter 16 If you were a hidden child, do you suppose you would behave more like Luke or more like Jen? What did Jen do for Luke at the end of the chapter? Why does she do it? Chapter 17 What does Jen think about the government and what is her plan to confront it? Use the three panels to draw a comic strip of this chapter.
Chapter 18 Is Jen reckless or brave in your opinion? What s the difference? What s the chat room s password? Why s it significant Chapter 19 Why was Luke confused by the books and articles that Jen lent him? Chapter 20
Foreshadowing is a technique used by an author where he/she gives clues that suggest what later events will happen. What might Jen s remarks about a rally foreshadow? Chapter 21 Why did the Government forbid Luke s dad to grow plants indoors? Why did it disappoint and worry Luke s parents? How did the Government discourage women from having babies? What was the result of this campaign? Chapter 22 & 23 Do you think Luke s decision about the rally is sensible or cowardly?
The mood changes from the beginning of this chapter to the end. Describe the change. How does the author s writing accomplish it? Chapter 24 & 25 Why did Jen visit Luke in the middle of the night? What is the cliffhanger at the end of chapter 25? Chapter 26 Why did Luke try to use Jen s computer?
Chapter 27 What happened to Jen? Why is Luke in grave danger now? Chapter 28 Why and how did Luke freak out at the beginning of this chapter? According to Mr. Talbot, what was the truth about the Government? Chapter 29 How did Mr. Talbot manage to outwit the Population Police?
Chapter 30 Why did Luke s mom and dad accept Luke s decision to leave home with a new identity? How did Luke plan to take advantage of his new identity as a Baron?