Among the Hidden, study guide & Activities

Among the Hidden
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
About_
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix tells the story of Luke Garner, a boy who has spent his entire life
hiding because he is an illegal third child under a strict Population Law. When Luke discovers another hidden child
living nearby, his isolated world begins to change in unexpected ways, testing his courage and forcing him to make
difficult choices. This study guide walks students through the key events of the novel chapter by chapter, building
both factual recall and deeper critical thinking about the story’s themes. This study guide contains 78 questions
across 6 chapter sections (60 Factual + 18 Critical), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity.
What’s Included_
This study guide features 6 sets of 10 Factual Questions with an answer key (60 total), 6 sets of 3 Critical Analysis
Questions (18 total), 1 Crossword Puzzle (12 clues), and 1 Character Focus Activity (8 traits + evidence prompt +
critical thinking question).
Target Grades_
Grades 6-8
Teacher Note_
This guide is designed to make discussing Among the Hidden both easy and engaging, blending comprehension
checks with meaningful critical thinking prompts. Your students will build recall of key plot details while wrestling
with the novel’s bigger questions about freedom, fear, and sacrifice. We hope this resource saves you preparation
time so you can focus on what matters most: guiding rich classroom discussion.