CH1-4 City of Ember Quiz

What event is taking place at the beginning of the story?

• A citywide blackout

• Assignment Day

• A celebration of the Builders

• Lina’s birthday

What job does Doon Harrow end up with after Assignment Day?

• Messenger

• Greenhouse Helper

• Pipeworks Laborer

• Supply Depot Clerk

Why does Doon want to trade jobs with Lina?

• He wants an easier job

• He thinks the underground tunnels are fascinating

• He believes the city is in danger and wants to fix it

• He wants to work near his father

What important item does Lina’s grandmother constantly search for?

• A family heirloom

• A lost letter

• A mysterious box

• Poppy’s blanket

What does Poppy do while Lina is distracted by her grandmother's search?

• Falls asleep in the closet

• Hides in the kitchen

• Chews on an old document

• Runs into the street

What important event happens on Assignment Day?

• The mayor announces a holiday

• Students choose their careers

• Children are assigned jobs

• Families receive extra food rations

What job does Doon Harrow trade for with Lina?

• Pipeworks laborer

• Messenger

• Greenhouse worker

• Supply clerk

Why does Doon want to work in the underground Pipeworks?

• He wants to avoid the sun

• He believes he can find a way to fix Ember's problems

• He likes being alone

• He is afraid of heights

What is wrong with Ember’s electrical system?

• It is too new

• It is overheating

• It is beginning to fail

• It uses solar power