Secrets of Ember: Chapter 17

What significant discovery do Lina and Doon make in Chapter 17?

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

• Lina discovers a map to the city's underground tunnels.

• Lina and Doon find a hidden treasure in Ember.

• Lina and Doon discover the instructions for escaping Ember.

How do Lina and Doon plan to communicate their findings to the citizens of Ember?

• They plan to hold a public meeting to discuss their findings.

• They intend to write a book about their discoveries.

• They plan to create a message to inform the citizens of Ember about their findings.

• They will send a letter to the mayor of Ember.

What obstacles do Lina and Doon face while trying to implement their plan?

• Lack of resources, skepticism from townspeople, and challenges of navigating Ember's infrastructure.

• Perfectly functioning infrastructure

• Overabundance of resources

• Full support from the townspeople

Describe the mood of the community in Chapter 17. How does it reflect their situation?

• The community feels hopeful and optimistic about the future.

• The mood is celebratory, reflecting their recent successes.

• The community is indifferent, showing no concern for their situation.

• The mood of the community is one of despair and anxiety, reflecting their struggles and uncertainty.

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

• Hope causes characters to ignore their current challenges.

• 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.

How do Lina's and Doon's perspectives differ regarding their next steps?

• Lina is optimistic and seeks creative solutions, while Doon is pragmatic and focuses on immediate actions.

• Lina is focused on immediate actions, while Doon is optimistic about the future.

• Lina and Doon both agree on the same course of action without any differences.

• Lina believes in taking no action, while Doon wants to explore all possibilities.

What is the significance of the 'Instructions for Egress' in this chapter?

• They provide a historical context for the characters' actions.

• They serve as a metaphor for personal growth and change.

• They outline the rules for social interactions among characters.

• The 'Instructions for Egress' are significant as they guide characters in navigating dangers and emphasize survival.

How does the setting of Ember contribute to the tension in Chapter 17?

• The setting of Ember is static and does not change, leading to a sense of calm.

• The setting of Ember is bright and cheerful, which eases the characters' tension.

• The setting of Ember is irrelevant to the characters' emotional state in Chapter 17.

• The setting of Ember contributes to the tension by creating an oppressive atmosphere that reflects the characters' desperation and urgency.

What themes of leadership and responsibility are highlighted in this chapter?

• Themes of personal ambition and self-interest in leadership.

• Themes of financial gain and competition in leadership.

• Themes of charisma and popularity in leadership.

• Themes of ethical decision-making, accountability, and trust in leadership.

How does the chapter conclude, and what implications does it have for the future of Ember?

• The chapter ends with Ember thriving without any changes needed.

• Ember faces a complete collapse with no hope for recovery.

• The chapter concludes with Ember's leadership remaining unchanged.

• The chapter concludes with Ember at a crossroads, indicating a need for adaptation and innovation for its future.