<p> Among the Hidden By Margaret Peterson Haddix “Recap” Packet- Chs. 12-30 Topics: Theme, Characters, and Plot Themes in Among the Hidden</p><p>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.</p><p>Theme Meaning Examples from book</p><p>A political system in which  Totalitarianism the government has complete control over its people  </p><p> </p><p></p><p>The condition of being lonely; the state of being Loneliness  unfrequented by human beings</p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><p>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  </p><p></p><p>The state of being free;  Freedom/free having independence will</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Open opposition (fighting)  Rebellion against authority (such as government)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Among the Hidden: Main Characters</p><p>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.</p><p>Character Traits/Description Luke Garner</p><p>Mother (Edna Garner)</p><p>Father (Harlan Garner)</p><p>Matthew Garner (Brother) </p><p>Mark Garner (Brother) Jen Talbot</p><p>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.</p><p>1. Tell how Luke plans to get from his house to the Sports family house.</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>2. If you were Luke, would you take the chance to go meet another third child? Why or why not?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>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?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>4. Compare/contrast the Sports family’s house to Luke’s house.</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______5. Why was the girl so scared when Luke mentioned the Population Police?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Comprehension Questions for Chapters 15-19: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.</p><p>1. What name does Jen use for third children?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>2. Compare/contrast Jen’s life to Luke’s life as a shadow child.</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>3. What do you think is going to happen at Jen’s rally?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______4. Why does Jen say she is Luke’s “ticket out”?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>5. How did Luke feel after he read the articles about population?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Comprehension Questions for Chapters 20-24: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.</p><p>1. Why do you think the Government doesn’t want Dad to experiment with hydroponics?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>2. Why are pets illegal?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______3. Why do the Barons have pets and junk food while no one else can?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>4. Why does Luke not want to go to the rally?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>5. Do you agree with Jen’s statement that “action is the only thing that counts”?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>6. Why did Jen come over to Luke’s house in the middle of the night?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______Comprehension Questions for Chapters 25-27: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.</p><p>1. Why do you think Luke never heard about the rally on the radio?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>2. Why didn’t anyone respond to Luke when he entered the chat room?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>3. Why did the government shoot all the Shadow Children at the Rally?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>4. Why do you think Jen’s dad offered to get Luke a fake I.D.?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______Comprehension Questions for Chapters 25-27: Please answer all questions in complete sentences, using as much detail as possible.</p><p>1. Why do you think Luke attacked Jen’s dad when he told Luke he worked for the Population Police?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>2. Explain why no one knows the truth about the population numbers or the food shortage any more.</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>3. What excuse was Jen’s dad trying to give the Population Police for why he was in the chat room?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>4. Why did Jen’s dad get a commendation (award) ceremony after the rally? How do you think that made him feel?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______5. Why does Luke decide to get a fake I.D.?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>6. Why does Luke have conflicting feelings about his parents agreeing to let him go?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>7. Why is Luke’s mother filling him with childhood memories?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>8. How did Luke feel as he drove away from the only home he had ever known?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p>