City of Ember – Chapter 12 Quiz

What do Lina and Doon attempt to do with their discovery about the mayor?

• Tell all the citizens at once

• Confront the mayor directly

• Write it in a public newspaper

• Report it to the city authorities

What is the response from the authorities when Lina and Doon try to report the mayor?

• They are arrested immediately

• They are invited to speak to the mayor

• They are applauded by the guards

• They are dismissed and not believed

Why do Lina and Doon feel frustrated in this chapter?

• Because Poppy is missing

• Because they lose the instructions

• Because Clary refuses to help

• Because no one takes their concerns seriously

What role does Clary play in this chapter?

• She hides the instructions

• She finds the exit door

• She warns the mayor about Lina

• She listens to Lina and encourages her to keep investigating

How is Mrs. Murdo described in this chapter?

• Strict and cold

• Distrustful of Lina

• Unaware of anything happening

• Caring and protective

What does Lina begin to realise about their situation?

• That the mayor is truly innocent

• That the guards will eventually help them

• That the city is not in danger after all

• That they may be on their own in solving the mystery

What does Doon begin to feel about their mission?

• He thinks Lina is wrong

• He wants to work for the mayor

• He feels like giving up

• A sense of responsibility to warn others

What does Lina notice about people’s attitude in Ember?

• Most are celebrating and joyful

• Everyone is planning to leave

• People are ignoring the blackouts

• Many are becoming more afraid and hopeless

How does this chapter advance the plot?

• It ends with the mayor being removed

• It reveals the secret route out

• It resolves the central mystery

• It shows Lina and Doon starting to act against authority

What theme becomes more prominent in this chapter?

• Celebrating family traditions

• Avoiding responsibility in crisis

• Discovering forgotten inventions

• Standing up for truth despite opposition