Exploring Chapters 11-12 of City of Ember

What discovery do Lina and Doon make in Chapter 11?

• Lina learns about the history of Ember's founding.

• Lina and Doon discover that the generator is failing and Ember is running out of supplies.

• They discover a new source of food in Ember.

• Lina and Doon find a hidden passage to the surface.

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How does the community react to the power outage in Chapter 11?

• The community panics and blames the local government for the outage.

• The community celebrates the outage as a break from routine.

• The community remains indifferent and does not react at all.

• The community reacts with frustration but shows resilience by coming together to support each other.

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What important item does Lina find that relates to the city's history?

• An ancient artifact from a nearby village.

• A mysterious document related to the city's history.

• A modern map of the city.

• A personal diary of a city resident.

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In Chapter 12, what plan do Lina and Doon devise to escape the city?

• Lina and Doon intend to wait for a rescue team to arrive.

• Lina and Doon plan to escape by climbing the city walls.

• Lina and Doon plan to escape the city by following the underground river.

• Lina and Doon decide to build a hot air balloon.

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What role does the concept of hope play in Chapters 11 and 12?

• Hope is portrayed as a negative influence that hinders progress.

• Hope is irrelevant to the characters' struggles in these chapters.

• Hope acts as a motivating force that encourages characters to persevere and strive for a better future.

• Hope leads to despair and inaction among the characters.

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How do Lina's and Doon's perspectives on the city differ in these chapters?

• Lina sees the city as a place of despair, while Doon is optimistic about its future.

• Lina thinks the city is dangerous, while Doon is excited about exploring it.

• Lina believes the city is perfect and safe, while Doon is indifferent.

• Lina is hopeful and curious about the city, while Doon sees it as decayed and dangerous.

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What challenges do Lina and Doon face as they search for answers?

• They have unlimited resources and support.

• They are welcomed by the community for their efforts.

• They face no urgency in their search.

• They face limited resources, secrecy, danger, skepticism, and urgency.

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What is the significance of the 'Instructions for Egress' found by Lina?

• They explain the cultural practices of the city's inhabitants.

• They list the rules for living in the underground city.

• They provide crucial guidance on how to escape the underground city.

• They detail the history of the underground city.

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How does the author use imagery to depict the city in these chapters?

• The author focuses solely on character development without using imagery.

• Imagery is used to describe the countryside rather than the city.

• The author uses vivid imagery to create a strong sense of place in the city.

• The author avoids any descriptive language in these chapters.

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What themes of friendship and teamwork are highlighted in Chapters 11 and 12?

• Independence and self-reliance as key values

• The themes of friendship and teamwork are highlighted through collaboration, support, loyalty, and trust among the characters.

• Isolation and competition among the characters

• Betrayal and mistrust in relationships

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