City of Ember Ch. 1-5 Flashcard

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What is the main idea of Chapter 1 'Assignment Day'?

Back

The students of Ember find out what they will be doing for the next few years.

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Why is it important to Doon to be the one to save the city?

Back

Because he ached to do something truly important.

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Why was Granny tearing up the couch?

Back

Granny was looking for something that had been lost.

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How was the most recent blackout from chapter 5 different from the past blackouts?

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It was twice as long.

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What was unusual about the sequence of events in Chapters 2 and 3?

Back

Ch. 2 & 3 were the same day from the perspective of two different characters.

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Who are the main characters introduced in the first five chapters?

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Doon Harrow and Lina Mayfleet.

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What is the significance of Assignment Day in Ember?

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It determines the jobs of the students for the next few years.

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What does Doon want to change about Ember?

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He wants to find a way to save the city from its problems.

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How does Lina feel about her job assignment?

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She is excited about being a messenger.

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What does the mayor represent in the story?

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He represents authority and control over the citizens of Ember.