Among the Hidden By Margaret Peterson Haddix “Recap” Packet- Chs. 12-30 Topics: Theme, Characters, and Plot Themes in Among the Hidden

Among the Hidden is composed of 5 main themes: totalitarianism, loneliness, conformity, freedom/free will, and rebellion. Search for examples of these themes in chapters 12- 30. Write them below.

Theme Meaning Examples from book

A political system in which  Totalitarianism the government has complete control over its people 

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The condition of being lonely; the state of being Loneliness  unfrequented by human beings

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1. doing and thinking as Conformity others: behavior or  thought that is socially acceptable or expected 2. following of standard:  compliance with a fixed standard, regulation, or requirement 

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The state of being free;  Freedom/free having independence will

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 Open opposition (fighting)  Rebellion against authority (such as government)

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 Among the Hidden: Main Characters

One of the aspects of a book that makes it exciting and fun to read is a “cast” of detailed and interesting characters. As you read the book, find character traits/descriptions for each main character in chapters 12-30. Write them below.

Character Traits/Description Luke Garner

Mother (Edna Garner)

Father (Harlan Garner)

Matthew Garner (Brother)

Mark Garner (Brother) Jen Talbot

Mr. George Talbot (Jen’s Dad) Comprehension Questions for Chapters 12-14: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.

1. Tell how Luke plans to get from his house to the Sports family house.

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2. If you were Luke, would you take the chance to go meet another third child? Why or why not?

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3. Why do you think it took so long for Luke to get up the courage to go across the yard to the Sports family’s house?

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4. Compare/contrast the Sports family’s house to Luke’s house.

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______5. Why was the girl so scared when Luke mentioned the Population Police?

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Comprehension Questions for Chapters 15-19: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.

1. What name does Jen use for third children?

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2. Compare/contrast Jen’s life to Luke’s life as a shadow child.

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3. What do you think is going to happen at Jen’s rally?

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______4. Why does Jen say she is Luke’s “ticket out”?

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5. How did Luke feel after he read the articles about population?

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Comprehension Questions for Chapters 20-24: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.

1. Why do you think the Government doesn’t want Dad to experiment with hydroponics?

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2. Why are pets illegal?

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______3. Why do the Barons have pets and junk food while no one else can?

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4. Why does Luke not want to go to the rally?

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5. Do you agree with Jen’s statement that “action is the only thing that counts”?

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6. Why did Jen come over to Luke’s house in the middle of the night?

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______Comprehension Questions for Chapters 25-27: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.

1. Why do you think Luke never heard about the rally on the radio?

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2. Why didn’t anyone respond to Luke when he entered the chat room?

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3. Why did the government shoot all the Shadow Children at the Rally?

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4. Why do you think Jen’s dad offered to get Luke a fake I.D.?

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______Comprehension Questions for Chapters 25-27: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.

1. Why do you think Luke attacked Jen’s dad when he told Luke he worked for the Population Police?

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2. Explain why no one knows the truth about the population numbers or the food shortage any more.

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3. What excuse was Jen’s dad trying to give the Population Police for why he was in the chat room?

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4. Why did Jen’s dad get a commendation (award) ceremony after the rally? How do you think that made him feel?

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______5. Why does Luke decide to get a fake I.D.?

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6. Why does Luke have conflicting feelings about his parents agreeing to let him go?

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7. Why is Luke’s mother filling him with childhood memories?

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8. How did Luke feel as he drove away from the only home he had ever known?

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