City of Ember Chapters 1-8 Quiz

What evidence shows that Ember is running out of resources?

• People have started growing food outside the city.

• The lights have been shining brighter than usual.

• Stores are running out of supplies and blackouts are frequent.

• The mayor tells everyone there is nothing to worry about.

What is one theme introduced in the first few chapters?

• The importance of following rules

• The excitement of growing up

• Survival in uncertain times

• The joy of living underground

How does Doon differ from Lina in his view of Ember?

• Doon believes things are fine; Lina wants to escape.

• Doon is more serious and wants to fix things; Lina is more hopeful and curious.

• Doon wants to be mayor; Lina wants to stay in school.

• Doon enjoys his job; Lina does not.

Why is the city’s assignment day an important event in the plot?

• It introduces the history of Ember.

• It sets up the characters' new roles and starts the main conflict.

• It ends the story with a twist.

• It shows that the city is safe and normal.

What does “decaying” most likely mean when describing Ember’s buildings?

• Being painted beautifully

• Falling apart and getting worse

• Made from strong material

• Fixed and repaired

What does Doon's decision to trade jobs with Lina show about him?

• He wants to avoid hard work.

• He is selfish and demanding.

• He is determined to help fix Ember.

• He doesn’t like Lina.

What detail shows Lina’s curiosity about the outside world?

• She wants to be mayor.

• She loves to run messages.

• She draws maps and dreams of places beyond Ember.

• She asks Doon for help with school.

How does the alternating point of view between Lina and Doon affect the story?

• It causes confusion about the plot.

• It helps readers understand both characters' thoughts and motivations.

• It limits the reader’s understanding.

• It makes the story seem like a poem.

Which sentence best summarizes Chapters 1–3?

• The people of Ember celebrate their success.

• Lina and Doon begin jobs that lead them to uncover problems with Ember.

• The city of Ember is well-lit and safe.

• Doon is angry because he didn’t get the job he wanted.

What motivates Lina to explore the instructions left by her grandmother?

• She wants a new job.

• She is curious and believes the paper may help save Ember.

• She likes to play with old things.

• She wants to become a scientist.