The City of Ember Final Quiz

What is the primary conflict in The City of Ember?

• The city’s food supply is running out.

• The city's power system is failing.

• Doon and Lina are trying to uncover the secret of Ember’s origins.

• The mayor is corrupt and trying to steal resources.

Which of the following best describes the setting of The City of Ember?

• A futuristic society with advanced technology.

• A small rural village in a distant land.

• A decaying underground city struggling to survive.

• A wealthy, thriving city above the clouds.

How do Doon Harrow and Lina Mayfleet differ in their approach to solving the city's problems?

• Doon is focused on fixing the city's power system, while Lina wants to escape.

• Lina seeks to find the city's origin, while Doon is concerned with finding food.

• Doon focuses on finding the 'Instructions,' while Lina prefers waiting for a solution.

• Doon focuses on fixing the power system, while Lina helps the mayor.

What is the significance of the 'Instructions for Egress'?

• They reveal how to fix the city's power grid.

• They explain how the city came to be and how to escape it.

• They describe the history of Ember’s founding.

• They outline the laws of the city and its governance.

What is the role of the mayor in The City of Ember?

• The mayor is an honest leader who works to save the city.

• The mayor is a villain who hoards resources and avoids addressing the city's issues.

• The mayor leads the efforts to explore beyond Ember.

• The mayor is completely unaware of the city's problems.

What theme is most emphasized in The City of Ember? (t is not one that Dr. Bennett suggested)

• The dangers of technology.

• The importance of trust.

• The consequences of environmental destruction.

• The struggle for survival and hope.

Which character is most focused on fixing the city's failing power grid?

• Doon Harrow

• Lina Mayfleet

• Arlin

• Clary

What does the discovery of the hidden door in the city symbolize?

• The escape from Ember.

• The potential for technological advancement.

• A new, more powerful energy source for the city.

• The city's history being hidden from the people.

Which event in the novel leads to the revelation that there is life outside Ember?

• Doon’s investigation of the generator room.

• Lina finding the instructions in the bag.

• The discovery of a hidden tunnel leading out of Ember.

• The blackout that occurs in Ember.

How does Doon’s understanding of the city change by the end of the novel?

• He believes the city can still be saved through technology.

• He realizes that escaping Ember is the only solution.

• He decides that the city is beyond saving and should be abandoned.

• He learns that the city's problems can be fixed with hard work and patience.