Among the Impostors

What is Hendricks School for Boys like? How do the teachers and administrators treat the students? How do the other boys act with one another?

What is Luke’s response to Mr. Talbot’s note once he finally opens it? What was he hoping to find in the note? Do you think the note is helpful to Luke? Explain your answer.

In what ways does Luke’s life and attitude change when he initially discovers he can go outside? Why does he decide to grow a garden?

How does Luke feel about his friend Jen Talbot? How does he describe her to the group that he discovers outside? What is the group’s attitude toward her?

When Luke discovers and questions the group in the woods, what reasons does jackal boy/Jason give for bullying Luke? Do you think his explanation justifies his actions? Explain your answer.

Once Luke feels he is a part of the group, how does he change his approach to school? How do the changes show that Luke has grown as a person? Explain your answer.

How does Luke discover that Jason is an impostor? How does he decide to handle the situation once he knows? What do you think he could have done differently?

Why does Mr. Hendricks decide to tell Luke everything about the school? What is his explanation for why the school is run the way that it is? What do these stories and responses from Mr. Hendricks tell you about the society in which Luke lives?