City of Ember Vocabulary

What was the power that turned the worm into a moth? It was greater than any power the Builders had had, he was sure of that. The power that ran the city of Ember was feeble by comparison—and about to run out.

• extremely bright

• abundant

• excessively slow

• very weak or ineffective

What does the word 'feeble' mean in the context of 'The power that ran the city of Ember was feeble by comparison'?

• extremely bright

• abundant

• excessively slow

• very weak or ineffective

In the sentence 'The city of Ember was built as a last refuge for the human race,' what does the word 'refuge' mean?

• a place of safety

• a place of danger

• a place of commerce

• a place of entertainment

Which word best describes the mood of the city of Ember as depicted in the book?

• joyful

• gloomy

• exciting

• peaceful

What is the meaning of the word 'tenuous' as used in the context of the city's power supply?

• strong and reliable

• weak and uncertain

• abundant and plentiful

• fast and efficient

In the phrase 'the flickering lights of Ember,' what does 'flickering' suggest about the lights?

• they are very bright

• they are unstable

• they are colorful

• they are new

What does the word 'provisions' refer to in the context of the city's supplies?

• entertainment

• food and necessities

• luxury items

• weapons

In the sentence 'Lina and Doon were determined to find a way out of Ember,' what does 'determined' mean?

• uncertain

• hesitant

• resolute

• indifferent

What does the word 'labyrinth' mean in the context of the underground tunnels?

• a straight path

• a maze

• a bridge

• a tunnel

Which word best describes the character of Doon in the book?

• cowardly

• curious

• apathetic

• lazy