City of Ember 10 Question Quiz

The Builders said the people of Ember must live in the city for at least _________ years.

• 5000

• 1000

• 50

• 200

What happened to the chief builder's plan for the box?

• One mayor died before he could tell his successor about the box.

• The box was broken into, and its contents were stolen.

• The box was destroyed by a hammer.

• The box was thrown into the river.

What happened on assignment day?

• Students picked a job from a small cloth sack.

• Students were allowed to pick job assignments based on their talents.

• The mayor of Ember assigned jobs to the students based on their skills.

• The students were given one final project to do for school.

Why did Doon want to trade jobs with Lina?

• Lina had an easier job.

• Doon wanted to work on the generator near the Pipeworks.

• Doon loved working with water and pipes

• Doon had a broken leg and would not be able to run all over Ember with messages.

Based on Chapter 1 one could conclude all the following EXCEPT ______________.

• Chet will fix the generator, and there will be no more blackouts

• messenger was a fun job because they were able to move freely through the city and not have to work behind a desk

• Ember is a dreary place to live with a dark sky all the time

• the students were always excited on Assignment Day because they discovered what they would be doing for the next three years

What did the buildings in Ember look like?

• Brand new buildings

• Still under construction

• Run-down and ragged

• Very modern and contemporary

What did Granny do for a living?

• She looked after Poppy

• She worked in a yarn shop

• She worked at the greenhouse

• She made candles

How old is Poppy?

• 3

• 1

• 2

• 4

Where did Lina go that was forbidden?

• The Pipeworks

• The roof of the Gathering Hall

• The river

• The Mayor's office

Who gave Lina a message for the Mayor?

• Casper

• Roper

• Looper

• Snooper