The City of Ember: Chapter 17--Away

Fill in the blank: Doon's ____________ went in the ____________ of the boat, which they decided must be the ____________ end.

• candles, front, pointed

• shoes, back, round

• books, middle, flat

• hats, side, square

Fill in the blank: They put the boxes of ____________ and matches into the ____________ of the boat—it was clear they had been designed to go there; they fit snugly.

• paddles, rear

• food, front

• clothes, middle

• books, side

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

Fill in the blank: The poles labeled ____________ were a mystery. Lina thought maybe they were ____________ meant for fending off hostile creatures.

Fill in the blank: Doon thought they might fit across the boat somehow to make ____________ to brace themselves against, but he couldn't get them to work in this way.

• railings

• sails

• anchors

• benches

Fill in the blank: Finally, they decided just to leave the ____________ in the bottom of the boat and figure out what they were for as they went along.

• paddles

• ropes

• anchors

• nets

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

Why did Doon decide to leave a note for his father, and how did he feel about this decision?

• Because he wanted to explain his actions and felt nervous about it.

• Because he was angry and felt relieved after leaving the note.

• Because he was leaving town and felt excited about it.

• Because he wanted to apologize and felt happy about it.

Describe a major challenge that Lina and Doon faced while preparing to leave Ember and how they overcame it.

• They struggled to find the way out and solved it by following the instructions from the message.

• They had to convince the mayor to let them leave and succeeded by persuading him.

• They needed to gather supplies and overcame it by stealing from the storeroom.

• They faced opposition from their friends and overcame it by sneaking out at night.

Discuss the importance of Lina bringing Poppy on the journey, considering the risks involved.

• Lena brought Poppy on the journey because she was essential despite the risks.

• Lena brought Poppy on the journey for companionship only.

• Lena brought Poppy on the journey to avoid leaving her behind.

• Lena brought Poppy on the journey without considering the risks.