The City of Ember Review

At the beginning of the novel, Lina lives with:

• Her mother, father, and Poppy.

• Her grandmother and Poppy.

• Her grandmother, Clary, and poppy.

• Mrs. Murdo and Poppy.

Why does Lina believe that the document inside the box is important?

• It is printed in small, neat writing.

• It is printed on thick paper.

• It is locked inside a beautiful box.

• All the above.

Lina and Doon plan to announce their discovery of an exit route during:

• Assignment Day.

• A town meeting.

• A black-out.

• The Singing.

The job that Lina wants most is:

• Electrician's helper.

• Pipeworks laborer.

• Messenger.

• Supply Depot clerk.

The document that Lina finds is difficult to read because:

• It has gotten wet.

• Poppy has chewed it up.

• The ink has faded in many places.

• Poppy has scribbled on it.

When Lina is leaving the city with Doon, she tells Mrs. Murdo that she is taking Poppy:

• To safety.

• To another land.

• Out of Ember.

• Home.

Why does Doon want a job in the Pipeworks?

• He wants to learn about the generator.

• He wants to see the river.

• He wants to learn how fix pipes.

• He wants to look for a way out of Ember.

Doon discovers that _____ has a secret storeroom full of extra supplies.

• His father

• Looper

• Mayor Cole

• Mrs. Murdo

Which of the following supplies do Lina and Doon NOT use on their journey out of Ember?

• Candles

• Matches

• Maps

• Paddles

How long have people lived in Ember?

• 241 years

• 300 years

• 2041 years

• 220 years