Among the Hidden Questions

 

#____ Name________________________________________________________ Date______________

 

 Among the Hidden is the story of Luke, a third child, and his struggle to deal with being a third child.  Luke discovers that there are more third children living in his area.  Will he be brave enough to face them and himself?

 

Who Am I?

(Describe the personÕs character in the story and why he/she is important.)

 

Luke -

 

Matthew -

 

Mark -

 

Jen Talbot -

 

Mr. Talbot -

 

Lee Grant -

 

Questions about the StoryÉ

 

  1. When do you think the story takes place?  Where do you think the story takes place?

 

  1. Should Luke contact the other third child?  Why or why not?

 

  1. Would you be brave enough to cross the open ground to enter the house?  Why ?

 

  1. Was Jen brave or stupid for going to the rally?

 

  1. Why do you think Luke didnÕt go to the rally?  Would you have gone?  Why or why not?

 

  1. Do you think the government is telling the truth?  Are there clues in the book to help support your answer?

 

  1. Could you change your name and leave your family forever?

 

  1. What do you think will happen to Luke now?

 

  1. Do you think Mr. Talbot is a good guy or a spy?

 

Thinking QuestionsÉ

 

  1. If you were Luke could you stay Òhidden?Ó  What would you do during the day while you were Òhidden?Ó   What do you think would happen to you if you were caught?

 

  1. Would you be a legal child or an illegal third child in your family?  How many kids in your class would be illegal third children?

 

  1. Are there any countries in the world where it is illegal to have a certain number of babies?  Where are they and what is the number?