Among the Hidden

Chapters 1-6

Reading Check

1. 6 years old (Chapter 2)

2. The attic (Chapter 3)

3. The vents (Chapter 3)

Short Answer

1. Luke cannot go outside, look out the window, or eat at the dinner table. (Chapters 1, 2, 4)

2. Luke’s mother is the only company he has most days. (Chapter 6)

Chapters 7-12

Reading Check

1. Clean the kitchen and bake bread (Chapter 8)

2. A child’s face (Chapter 8)

Short Answer

1. Luke observes a face in the window and the blinds moving. (Chapters 8, 11)

2. Luke wonders what would happen to him if one of his brothers died. (Chapter 10)

3. Luke needs the extra coverage to move between houses. (Chapter 12)

Chapters 13-18

Reading Check

1. Population Police (Chapter 14)

2. Their back porch lights (Chapter 16)

3. Junk food (Chapter 17)

4. Free (Chapter 18)

Short Answer

1. Luke has been taught by his parents that the government can track third children through the phone and computer. (Chapters 15-16)

2. Jen wants to gather shadow children for a rally to convince the government to overturn the Population Law. (Chapter 17)

Chapters 19-24

Reading Check

1. Hydroponic gardening (Chapter 19)

2. April (Chapter 20)

Short Answer

1. Luke is worried someone might go hungry because he exists. (Chapter 19)

2. Jen believes the government won’t harm a group of children, especially when some are related to government officials. (Chapter 22)

3. Luke believes Jen is more likely to be safe because of her family’s privilege. (Chapter 24)

Chapters 25-30

Reading Check

1. Jen’s dad (Chapter 27)

2. A fake ID (Chapter 27)

Short Answer

1. Luke panics after learning that Jen’s dad works for the Population Police. (Chapter 28)

2. Jen’s dad believes the Population Law is wrong. (Chapter 28)

3. Luke is in potential danger, and he may not have another chance. He also wants to carry on Jen’s legacy and help shadow children. (Chapters 29, 30)