City of Ember- Chapter 1

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What is the main event that happens on Assignment Day in the City of Ember?

Back

Students picked a job from a small cloth sack.

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How long are students assigned to their jobs in the City of Ember?

Back

3 years.

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What is an opinion statement? Give an example from Chapter 1.

Back

An opinion statement expresses a personal belief. Example: 'The mayor should go on a diet so that he would not get out of breath so easily.'

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What job did Doon draw on Assignment Day?

Back

Doon drew the job of messenger.

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Why did Doon want to trade jobs with Lina?

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Doon wanted to work on the generator near the Pipeworks.

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What does it mean to trade jobs?

Back

To exchange job roles with someone else.

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Who was the chief builder in the City of Ember?

Back

The chief builder was the person who left directions for leaving the city.

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What is the significance of the mayor in the City of Ember?

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The mayor is responsible for overseeing the city and its operations.

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What does it mean to have a gray face, as described in Chapter 1?

Back

It suggests that the mayor looks tired or unhealthy.

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What is the role of a messenger in the City of Ember?

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A messenger delivers messages and information throughout the city.