Exploring City of Ember: Chapters 1-4

What is the main job of the protagonist, Lina Mayfleet, in the City of Ember?

• Messenger

• Pipeworks laborer

• Electrician

• Teacher

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

Which character is known for being curious and adventurous, often questioning the way things are in Ember?

• Doon Harrow

• Mayor Cole

• Clary Lane

• Mrs. Murdo

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the 7th Mayor of the City of Ember?

• He is the current Mayor

• They know the secret

• They tried to open the box of instructions and died

• They want Lina to be the next Mayor

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

How does the setting of the City of Ember contribute to the story's mood?

• It is bright and cheerful, creating a happy mood.

• It is dark and decaying, creating a sense of urgency and mystery.

• It is futuristic and advanced, creating a sense of wonder.

• It is rural and peaceful, creating a calm atmosphere.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the main source of light in the City of Ember?

• Sunlight

• Candles

• Electric lamps

• Fireflies

Which character is known for their leadership role but is also seen as corrupt and greedy?

• Doon Harrow

• Mayor Cole

• Clary Lane

• Mrs. Murdo

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is the primary conflict faced by the citizens of Ember in the first four chapters?

• A lack of food

• A failing power supply

• A disease outbreak

• A water shortage

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which word best describes Lina's personality based on her actions in the first four chapters?

• Timid

• Adventurous

• Lazy

• Pessimistic

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

What is Doon's main motivation for working in the Pipeworks?

• To earn money

• To find a way to fix the generator

• To avoid school

• To impress his father

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

What does the word "decaying" mean in the context of describing the city?

• Growing

• Rotting

• Building

• Shining

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4