She is a third child who becomes Luke's friend and inspires him with her bravey.
True or False. Luke's brothers also need to hide from the Population Police.
FALSE
Compare and contrast Luke and Jen. How do their backgrounds and personalities influence their actions and beliefs?
Jen grows up in a wealthy family who have access to computers and information. She is confident and fights against the law. Luke is from a small farm...
Discuss the theme of freedom vs. control in the book. How does the goverment control affect families and individuals?
The government's control stops families from having more than two children. Individuals who are third or fourth children have to hide or they could be killed.
What is the name of the series that "Among the Hidden" is in?
the Third Child series
the Shadow Children series
the Hidden Children series
the Population Police series
"It's up to brave kids like you and Jen to make a difference." Who says this?
Mr. Talbot, Jen's dad
How does Luke discover Jen Talbot?
He sees a face in the window in the house next door when nobody is supposed to be home.
What are the names of Luke's brothers?
Mark and Matthew Garner
Where does Luke spend most of his days?
in the attic
in the kitchen
outside
in the basement
Who does Jen's dad work for?
the Population Police
What is the role of the Population Police?
The Population Police enforce the two-child policy.
Who is the novel's protagonist?
Luke Garner
What is Jen's plan?
Jen is determined to protest against the Population Law. She plans a rally in front of government buildings and tries to convince Luke to join her.
What are the ethical implications of the Population Law? How do different characters justify their compliance or resistance to it?
The Population Law raises ethical questions regarding fairness . Jen argues that the law is unjust and protests it. Luke's parents are afraid and comply.
Describe one of the themes from the novel.
freedom vs. control, family and loyalty, courage & rebellion, identity and secrecy
What is the Population Law?
It is a law that families can only have two children and any other children are considered illegal
What does Luke’s attic symbolize in the novel? How does it represent his life and circumstances?
Luke's attic symbolizes his lack of freedom and his isolation. The attic allows him to view the outside world and builds his hope for freedom.
"Hope doesn’t mean anything. Action’s the only thing that counts." Who says this?
Jen Talbot
What happens at The Rally?
all the children who attend die, including Jen
Who is the author of "Among the Hidden?"
Lois Lowry
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Suzanne Collins
Jennifer Roy
What happens after Jen's death?
Luke is devasated but inspired by her bravery. He takes on a new identity with a fake ID with the help of Jen's father so he can live a normal life.
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