Exploring Chapter 2 of City of Ember

What is the main setting introduced in Chapter 2?

• A bustling city

• An ancient forest

• A remote mountain village

• A small coastal town

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Who are the primary characters focused on in this chapter?

• Alice, Bob, and the neighbor

• The primary characters are John, Sarah, and the mysterious stranger.

• Tom, Jerry, and the detective

• Emma, Liam, and the ghost

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What significant event occurs that impacts the citizens of Ember?

• A large shipment of supplies arrives, boosting morale.

• A festival is held to celebrate the city's history.

• A new mayor is elected, promising change for Ember.

• The generator begins to fail, causing power outages and resource shortages.

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How do the citizens of Ember feel about their city in this chapter?

• The citizens of Ember are indifferent and do not care about their city.

• The citizens of Ember feel only fear about their future.

• The citizens of Ember are completely satisfied with their city.

• The citizens of Ember feel a mix of hope and anxiety about their city.

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What is the role of the Builders as mentioned in Chapter 2?

• The Builders create and maintain the community's infrastructure.

• The Builders are responsible for community governance.

• The Builders provide educational services to the community.

• The Builders manage the community's financial resources.

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What clues about the city's power supply are revealed?

• The power supply is entirely renewable with no reliability issues.

• The city relies solely on coal for its power supply.

• The city's power supply is likely sourced from a mix of renewable and non-renewable energy, with potential reliability concerns due to aging infrastructure.

• The city has recently upgraded its infrastructure to ensure consistent power supply.

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How does the chapter illustrate the theme of hope or despair?

• The chapter illustrates the theme of hope through resilience and support, while despair is shown through challenges and emotional struggles.

• Hope is illustrated by the absence of conflict and struggle.

• Despair is depicted through moments of joy and celebration.

• The chapter shows hope through isolation and neglect.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What is the significance of the instructions found in the chapter?

• The instructions are only for advanced readers.

• The instructions are meant to confuse the reader.

• The instructions are irrelevant to the chapter's themes.

• The instructions are significant as they facilitate understanding and application of the chapter's concepts.

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How do the characters' actions reflect their understanding of Ember's situation?

• All characters act in the same way towards Ember.

• The characters ignore Ember's situation entirely.

• The characters' actions reveal their understanding of Ember's situation through their varying levels of empathy and responsiveness.

• The characters' actions are solely driven by their personal goals.

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What questions are raised about the future of Ember by the end of Chapter 2?

• How does Ember compare to other cities?

• What is the history of Ember's founding?

• What will happen to Ember if resources continue to dwindle? Can the community find a way to adapt and survive?

• What are the main characters' personal goals?

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