City of Ember Chapter 5

Why did Lina like having Mrs.Murdo at her house?

• Mrs. Murdo cleaned up after Poppy

• Mrs. Murdo taught Lina fun games to play

• Mrs. Murdo acted like a mother to Lina and Poppy

• Mrs. Murdo helped Lina with her school work

What information does Lina discover that immediately excites her?

• there was a store that sold colored pencils

• Lizzie was enjoying her job

• Poppy learned how to say a new word

• Poppy had learned how to be carried on Lina's back

What is the one thing that Lina has been meaning to buy for her grandmother?

• a bag of potatoes

• a new hat

• a new roll of cloth for making clothes

• a new jacket

Who is the man standing on the gathering hall stairs shouting about the unknown regions?

• the mayor

• Doon

• Sadge Merrall

• the old guard that works in the mayor's office

Who owns the special store on Night Street?

• Doon's father

• Mrs. Murdo

• Clary

• Looper

How much money does Lina pay for two colored pencils?

• $5

• $10

• $15

• $20

What terrifying thing happens IMMEDIATELY after Lina buys the colored pencils?

• Lina loses Poppy

• a long blackout happens

• Lina loses all her money

• a group of people start shouting about the unknown regions

Up until this time, how long had the longest blackout been?

• 2 minutes 10 seconds

• 3 minutes 14 seconds

• 5 minutes 30 seconds

• 6 minutes 2 seconds

Who is the person who helps Lina after the blackout by fixing Lina's terrifying problem?

• the mayor

• Mrs. Murdo

• Looper

• Doon