The City of Ember

Why was Lina willing to trade jobs with Doon?

• Doon promised her money to trade

• She always wanted to be a messenger

• Her father needed her to deliver messages for him

• Doon had always dreamed of working in Pipeworks

Compare how Doon felt after his first day of work and how Lina felt after her first day of work.

• Doon felt ashamed; Lina felt worried about Ember.

• Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt happy and excited.

• Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt nervous about getting in trouble.

• Doon was happy that he saw the generator, Lina felt nervous about getting in trouble.

Why didn't anyone talk about the blackout in Chapter 6 compared to previous blackouts?

• They didn't think the blackout was a big deal.

• The blackout was the longest ever and people were frightened.

• So many blackouts have occurred that people don't care anymore.

• They didn't realize a blackout even happened.

Doon wanders around the Pipeworks looking for interesting and important things. What does this show about Doon?

• He is curious.

• He is sad.

• He is lazy.

• He is careless.

Which character is a Believer who thinks the Builders will come back to save the city?

• Lizzie Bisco

• Doon Harrow

• Captain Fleery

• Mrs. Murdo

What warning did Doon's dad give him as they were heading back from the mayor's speech in Chapter 6?

• "When anger is the boss, you get unintended consequences."

• "A great many things get you angry lately."

• "That's right. Like hitting your father in the ear with a shoe heel."

• "Move fast. We don't want to get caught up in this crowd."

Why did Lina decide to write to the mayor?

• She thought he would enjoy coming over to her house.

• She wanted to show him her colored pencil drawings.

• She thought the document was important and he should see it.

• She had a solution to save Ember.

How does Doon feel about the documents Lina shows him?

• He takes them seriously and feels they are important.

• He thinks they're old recipes from long ago.

• He doesn't think much of the documents and switches the conversation to something else.

• He believes it's a sign the Builders are coming back to save Ember.

Who did Doon and Lina see going into the dark tunnel in the Pipeworks with the locked door?

• Granny

• Mayor Cole

• Lizzie

• They were not able to see who it was.

What is the primary setting of 'The City of Ember'?

• A) A futuristic city above ground

• B) An underground city

• C) A city in the clouds

• D) A city on an island