City of Ember Job Assignments

In the City of Ember, where darkness prevails due to failing power, students face Assignment Day, a pivotal moment when they receive their job roles. Lina Mayfleet and Doon Harrow, two students, navigate their emotions and expectations as they receive their assignments. Lina is initially assigned to the pipeworks, a job she dreads, while Doon is assigned as a messenger, a role he finds unfulfilling. They decide to trade jobs, aligning their roles with their personal aspirations and hopes for the future of Ember.

What is the primary source of light in the City of Ember?

• Sunlight

• Street lamps

• Flood lamps

• Candles

What is a major concern for the citizens of Ember regarding their city's infrastructure?

• Lack of food

• Permanent darkness

• Overpopulation

• Water shortage

At what age do students in Ember receive their job assignments?

• 16

• 12

• 14

• 10

What is Lina Mayfleet's wish for her Assignment Day?

• To be a doctor

• To be a messenger

• To be a teacher

• To be a gardener

How does Mayor Cole appear when he arrives for the Assignment Day ceremony?

• Indifferent

• Excited

• Annoyed

• Happy

What job does Lizzy Bisco receive on Assignment Day?

• Messenger

• Electrician's Helper

• Supply Depot Clerk

• Pipeworks Laborer

Why is the job of Electrician's Helper considered important in Ember?

• It involves teaching

• It is well-paid

• It is easy

• It fixes the city's electricity

What is Lina's initial reaction to her assignment as a Pipeworks Laborer?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Angry

• Disappointed

Why does Doon Harrow react negatively to his assignment as a Messenger?

• He wanted to be a teacher

• He prefers working alone

• He dislikes running

• He thinks it's a waste of time

What motivates Lina and Doon to trade their job assignments?

• Lina wants to explore the city

• Doon wants to work with electricity

• Lina wants to work underground

• Doon wants to be a teacher