City of Ember Final Test Review

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What is the dystopian element evident in the strict curfew and limitations on movement imposed on Ember’s citizens?

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Surveillance: A system of monitoring and controlling citizens to maintain order and prevent dissent.

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What does the term 'frayed' mean?

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Worn thin at the edges; ragged.

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What does it mean to 'prosper'?

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To succeed, especially in terms of money.

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Where did Doon and Lina find the Mayor’s secret room?

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In the Pipeworks behind a secret, locked door.

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to literature, religious works, pop culture, etc., where the audience is left to make the direct connection.

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What is the significance of surveillance in a dystopian society?

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It creates a sense of fear and control over the population, limiting freedom and privacy.

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How does the concept of prosperity relate to the characters in 'City of Ember'?

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Characters strive for a better life and seek ways to improve their situation in a declining city.

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What role does the Mayor play in the City of Ember?

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He is a figurehead who represents the government but is often corrupt and self-serving.

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What does the term 'weary' imply about a character's state?

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It suggests exhaustion or fatigue, often due to difficult circumstances.

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What is the importance of the Pipeworks in the story?

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The Pipeworks is crucial for maintaining the city's infrastructure and is a setting for key discoveries.