Exploring Chapter 3 of The City of Ember

What is Lina's job in the city of Ember as described in Chapter 3?

• Chef

• Engineer

• Teacher

• Messenger

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How does Doon feel about the state of the city in this chapter?

• Doon is excited about the city's growth.

• Doon feels frustrated and disheartened about the city's decay.

• Doon is indifferent to the city's condition.

• Doon feels optimistic about the city's future.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

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What significant event occurs during Lina's day at work?

• An unexpected lunch break with friends.

• A major realization or interaction that changes her perspective.

• A minor disagreement with a coworker.

• A routine task that goes as planned.

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What does Lina discover about the city's supplies in Chapter 3?

• Lina finds that the city's supplies are abundant.

• Lina discovers that the city's supplies are being hoarded by the mayor.

• Lina learns that the city has just received a large shipment of supplies.

• Lina discovers that the city's supplies are running low.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

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How do the citizens of Ember react to the failing lights?

• They celebrate the change in lighting.

• They ignore the lights completely.

• They blame the government for the failure.

• The citizens react with fear and anxiety.

What is the importance of the message Lina receives in this chapter?

• The message is important as it influences Lina's choices and underscores her significance in the unfolding events.

• The message only serves as a distraction for Lina.

• The message is irrelevant to the plot development.

• The message reveals a secret about another character.

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How does the chapter illustrate the theme of hope versus despair?

• The chapter illustrates the theme of hope versus despair through the juxtaposition of characters' struggles and their moments of resilience.

• The theme is illustrated through the setting rather than the characters' experiences.

• The chapter focuses solely on the characters' failures without any moments of hope.

• Hope is depicted as a constant state, with no contrast to despair.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

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What role does the concept of community play in Chapter 3?

• Community emphasizes individualism over collaboration.

• The concept of community highlights social connections and support, fostering resilience and belonging.

• Community has no impact on personal development.

• Community is solely about geographical location.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

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What are some of the challenges faced by the characters in this chapter?

• Perfect harmony, predictable outcomes, and simple choices.

• Financial stability, easy decisions, and straightforward communication.

• Internal conflicts, external pressures, and complicated relationships.

• Lack of motivation, clear goals, and supportive friendships.

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How does the author use descriptive language to convey the atmosphere of Ember in Chapter 3?

• The author focuses on the bustling activity of the townspeople to convey a lively atmosphere.

• The atmosphere in Ember is described as warm and inviting with soft lighting.

• The author conveys a dark, oppressive atmosphere in Ember through vivid imagery and sensory details.

• The author uses bright colors to create a cheerful atmosphere in Ember.

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