The City of Ember Ch 1-2

Front

What is the minimum number of years the people must live in the city of Ember before leaving?

Back

200 years

Front

Why did Doon want to trade jobs with Lina?

Back

Doon wanted to work on the generator near Pipeworks.

Front

What job did Lina get after making a trade?

Back

Messenger

Front

What surrounds Ember on all sides?

Back

Darkness

Front

What is the main idea of Chapter 1 'Assignment Day'?

Back

The students of Ember find out what they will be doing for the next three years.

Front

What is the significance of the city of Ember?

Back

It is a city built to protect its inhabitants from the outside world.

Front

Who are the main characters introduced in the first two chapters?

Back

Doon and Lina.

Front

What is Doon's main concern in the story?

Back

He is worried about the failing generator and the future of Ember.

Front

What role does Lina take on in the city?

Back

She becomes a Messenger.

Front

What does the darkness surrounding Ember symbolize?

Back

The unknown dangers and challenges that the citizens face.