City of Ember: Chapters 1-2

Who wrote The Instructions?

• Lina

• The Builders

• Doon

• Granny

The builders said the people must live in the city of Ember for at least ____ years before leaving.

• 200
• 1000

• 100

• 2000

What happened to the Chief Builder's plan for the secret box?

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

• The box was destroyed by a hammer.

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

• The box exploded.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the setting of "The City of Ember"?

• Ember is a bright and sunny place.

• Ember is an old city with failing lights.

• Ember is a bustling metropolis with advanced technology.

• Ember is a deserted ghost town.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

The main idea of Chapter 1 "Assignment Day" is

• The mayor of Ember with his vast, heavy build was a tyrant who loved to boss the students around.

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

• Doon and Lina are such good friends that Doon will trade his good job for Lina's bad job.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

On Assignment Day, the students received their job assignments by picking from a small cloth sack. This suggests that the selection process

• was influenced by teachers.

• was random
• was based on grades.

• was predetermined.

Make an inference: Why might the citizens of Ember be worried about the failing lights?

• They are afraid of crime that could occur in the darkness.

• They rely on the lights for their daily activities and safety.

• They think the lights are haunted.

• They want to save money on electricity.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the characters of Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow.

• Both prefer the sunshine over the darkness.

• Lina is more adventurous, while Doon is more focused on solving problems.

• Both are lazy and indifferent.

• Lina is fearful, while Doon is brave.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Compare and contrast the reactions of Lina and Doon to their job assignments.

• Both are happy with their assignments.

• Lina is disappointed, while Doon is determined to make a difference.

• Both are indifferent to their assignments.

• Lina is excited, while Doon is fearful.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why can't the citizens of Ember rely on the date sign and clock?

• Timekeepers are not always faithful to their job.

• Timekeepers cannot see in the dark to preform their job.

• Timekeepers often horseplay and do not do their jobs accurately.

• Timekeepers sometimes sleep in and miss their shifts.