The City of Ember Ch 8-11

Lina "winced" as she stubbed her toe on one of the kitchen table's legs. What does "winced" probably mean?

• Cut yourself on a small splinter of iron or steel

• An involuntary movement in response to pain

• To shout in joy

• To speak softly

Mrs. Murdo's home was very clean and orderly. Lina now had cooked meals and a nice room, and was tucked in at night. This gave her a feelings of comfort, almost "luxury". What does "luxury" mean in this sentence?

• Something important to adults

• Not enough

• More than you could possibly need

• Something cheap and unnecessary

How did Doon feel when his co-workers in the Pipeworks called him "Bug Boy"? pg. 114

• Angry

• Joking

• Didn’t Care

• Misunderstood

How did Lina feel about Lizzie having special food from the storerooms?

• Lizzie deserved it for working so hard.

• Lina felt it was wrong not to share with everyone.

• Lina was excited to try a new food.

• Lina was angry that Lizzie was getting more than her.

How did Lina respond to Granny's sickness?

• A. She stayed away so that she wouldn't catch cold.

• B. She stayed home to care for her.

• C. She asked Mrs. Murdo to take care of her.

• D. She helped Poppy feed Granny.

Lina describes the lower area of Pipeworks as a "creepy place, a place where it seemed people didn't belong. The black river… it was like something in a bad dream." This evidence from the text supports which of the following claims?

• The river was a powerful and uncontrollable part of Ember-- something that people should stay away from.

• The river was the life of Ember. Without it, the city would die.

• There was a bad person who hid near the river. It made Lina nervous that the person might scare her.

• The river was in a dream that Lina had the night before she went down into Pipeworks.

What food items did Lizzie give Lina from the storeroom?

• Applesauce and pears

• Pineapple and onion soup

• Tomatoes and asparagus

• Creamed corn and peaches

After Doon sees the writing Lina found, Lina is convinced that the writing will show her what? Choose the BEST answer.

• The truth about Ember's past

• Extra food stored in Ember

• An answer for Ember's problems

• A way out of Ember

What happened to Lina and Poppy after Granny died?

• They stayed in Granny's old house.

• The Mayor found them a new place to live.

• They went to live with Mrs. Murdo.

• They were put into a children's home.

Why was Doon in the library trying to understand fire? What did he need it for? Choose the BEST answer.

• To light a torch to go near the river

• To create a permanent light that never went out

• To figure out a way to understand electricity

• To explore the Unknown Regions