City of Ember Ch 07

What did Lina compare the writing on the paper to?

• Handwriting in a diary

• Letters on cans of food

• Words in a book

• Signs on a street

What did Lina think might be the thing her grandmother talked about?

• A lost book

• A mysterious box

• A broken clock

• A missing shoe

Why did Lina have to undress and get in bed in the dark?

• She was too tired

• The lights went out

• She lost her flashlight

• She wanted to save electricity

What was unusual about the writing on the paper?

• It was in a foreign language

• It was very large

• It was very small and perfect

• It was written in pencil

What does Captain Fleery suggest the paper might be?

• A school exercise

• A treasure map

• A letter from a friend

• A shopping list

Who does Captain Fleery say will come again?

• The Builders

• The Dreamers

• The Teachers

• The Explorers

What was one of the items stored in the storerooms according to Granny?

• Pineapple

• Bananas

• Apples

• Oranges

What did Lina ask Lizzie when she came out of the office?

• Will you come to my house?

• Can you meet me after you're through with work?

• Do you want to go shopping?

• Can you help me with my homework?

What does Lizzie complain about while writing all day?

• Her back pain

• Her wrist and fingers cramping

• Her eyesight getting worse

• Her neck pain

What did the character place over the Instructions?

• A book

• A plain sheet of paper

• A map

• A letter