City of Ember: Characters, Plot, and Themes Quiz

Who is the main female protagonist in "City of Ember"?

• Lina Mayfleet

• Clary Lane

• Mrs. Murdo

• Poppy Mayfleet

What is the job that Lina ends up with after the Assignment Day?

• Pipeworks laborer

• Messenger

• Electrician's assistant

• Greenhouse keeper

Who is Lina's best friend that helps her solve the mystery of the Instructions?

• Doon Harrow

• Mayor Cole

• Clary Lane

• Maddy

What is the main setting of "City of Ember"?

• A city above ground, thriving in sunlight

• A city underground, running out of light and supplies

• A city on a distant planet

• A city in a post-apocalyptic world, above ground but covered in darkness

What do Lina and Doon discover that changes the fate of Ember's citizens?

• A hidden garden with enough food for everyone

• A way to fix the failing generator permanently

• Instructions for exiting the city

• A new source of light

What theme is prevalent throughout "City of Ember"?

• The importance of obeying authority

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth

• The inevitability of change

• The power of love

How does the city of Ember receive light?

• From the sun, through large openings at the top of the cavern

• From a vast network of electrical lights powered by a generator

• From bioluminescent plants and animals

• From candles made in the Candle Factory

What significant event happens to Lina's family at the beginning of the book?

• They win the lottery

• They move to a new house

• Her grandmother dies

• Her sister is born

What is the main problem the citizens of Ember face?

• Political corruption

• A deadly plague

• Running out of food and supplies

• An invasion from the surface

What does Doon's father give him that helps solve the mystery of Ember's exit?

• A map of the city's pipeworks

• A book on electrical engineering

• A locked box with a secret compartment

• An old wrench that belonged to the Builders