Exploring Chapter 4 of City of Ember

What is the main setting of Chapter 4?

• A bustling city street in winter.

• A quiet beach at sunset.

• An abandoned warehouse in the fall.

• A small town park during summer.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Who are the primary characters introduced in this chapter?

• Alice and Mr. Johnson

• Charlie and Dr. Brown

• Bob and Mrs. Davis

• Jane and Mr. Smith

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What significant event occurs that impacts the citizens of Ember?

• A large shipment of supplies arrives from the surface.

• The generator begins to fail, causing power outages and resource shortages.

• A festival is held to celebrate the city's history.

• A new mayor is elected, promising change for Ember.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How do the characters react to the challenges they face in this chapter?

• The characters respond with anger and frustration only.

• The characters ignore the challenges completely.

• The characters react with a mix of resilience and despair to the challenges they face.

• The characters find the challenges amusing and laugh them off.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

What themes are highlighted in Chapter 4?

• Fear, hope, and despair.

• Love, ambition, and power.

• Conflict, identity, and resilience.

• Friendship, betrayal, and loyalty.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

Describe the mood of the chapter and how it affects the story.

• The mood of the chapter is humorous and lighthearted.

• The mood of the chapter is tense and foreboding.

• The mood of the chapter is calm and peaceful.

• The mood of the chapter is cheerful and uplifting.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What clues about the city's condition are revealed in this chapter?

• The city is known for its advanced technology and high standard of living.

• The city is thriving with new developments and low crime rates.

• The city is in a state of decline, marked by deteriorating infrastructure and increased crime.

• The city has a rich cultural heritage and is experiencing a tourism boom.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

How does the chapter develop the plot of the story?

• The chapter introduces a new character without affecting the plot.

• The chapter advances the plot by escalating conflict and revealing character motivations.

• The chapter focuses solely on the setting and ignores character development.

• The chapter concludes the story without any conflict or resolution.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What role does the concept of hope play in this chapter?

• Hope leads to despair and inaction among the characters.

• Hope is irrelevant to the characters' struggles in this chapter.

• Hope plays a crucial role in motivating characters to persevere and envision a better future.

• Hope causes characters to ignore their current challenges.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

What are some key vocabulary words introduced in Chapter 4?

• grammar

• vocabulary, context, definition, interpretation, analysis

• punctuation

• syntax

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4