Among the Hidden Reading Comprehension Questions
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
Part of the Shadow Children series · Book 1 of 2
Book Summary
Luke is a 'third child' in a world where families are only allowed two children. He has to live his life hidden away inside his house, unable to go outside or make friends. He feels very lonely. One day, he discovers another hidden child, Jen, in a nearby house. Jen is brave and wants to fight for the freedom of all hidden children. Luke is scared but eventually makes a big decision about his own future, hoping to help others.
Reading Comprehension Questions
Use these 14 questions to check understanding and spark deeper thinking about Among the Hidden.
1.What was Luke's life like at the beginning of the story?
2.Who did Luke meet when he sneaked out of his house?
3.What did the kind man offer Luke at the end of the story?
4.Why do you think Luke felt lonely at the beginning of the story?
5.How do you think Luke felt when he saw the light in the window of the new house?
6.Why do you think Luke was scared to go to Jen's big meeting?
7.What lesson does Luke learn about being brave by the end of the story?
8.What is one main idea the story teaches about friendship?
9.How can you tell that Luke changed from the beginning of the story to the end?
10.What does the word 'hidden' mean in the story when Luke was 'hidden inside his house'?
11.What does it mean that Jen was 'energetic' when she told Luke about her plans?
12.When Luke 'sneaks' out of his house, what does that mean he is doing?
13.If you were Luke, would you have been brave enough to sneak out and meet Jen? Why or why not?
14.How do you think Luke felt about leaving his old life behind to take a new identity?
Key Vocabulary
Important words from Among the Hidden to discuss with your child.
Discussion Prompts
Great conversation starters for parents and teachers reading Among the Hidden with children.
What was your favorite part of Among the Hidden? Why did it stand out to you?
If you could talk to any character from Among the Hidden, who would you choose and what would you ask them?
How did Among the Hidden make you feel? Can you describe a moment that surprised you?
Would you recommend Among the Hidden to a friend? What would you tell them about it?
What lesson or message do you think Margaret Peterson Haddix wanted young readers to learn from this story?
More in the Shadow Children Series
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What reading level is Among the Hidden?
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is recommended for grades 2-4 readers with an AR level of 3.5. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
What are good comprehension questions for Among the Hidden?
ReadBuddy provides 14 carefully crafted comprehension questions for Among the Hidden, covering literal comprehension, vocabulary, and inference skills. These questions help students engage deeply with the story.
How can I use Among the Hidden for reading practice?
Read the book together or independently, then use ReadBuddy's comprehension questions to check understanding. Focus on vocabulary words, discuss character motivations, and encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.
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