Understanding Characters and Themes in Sparks

Lena and her companions arrive in a new village after leaving Ember. They explore the village, observing its unplanned layout, abundant nature, and unfamiliar animals. They meet the villagers, who are surprised by their arrival. The villagers offer shelter and food, and Lena learns new words like 'plaza' and 'pine tree.' As night falls, Lena reflects on her homesickness and the differences between Ember and the new village.

What is the name of the book being read by Mr. Hunter?

• The City of Ember

• The People of Ember

• The People of Sparks

• The Village of Sparks

How do the buildings in Sparks appear to Lena?

• Heavy and lumpy

• Tall and glassy

• Modern and sleek

• Colorful and vibrant

What surprises Lena about the plants in Sparks?

• They are all the same type

• They are all dead

• They grow everywhere

• They are only in greenhouses

What does Dune notice about the yellow flowers?

• They are wilting

• They are poisonous

• They are rare

• They have a spider the same color

What is the first new word Lena learns in Sparks?

• Market

• Plaza

• Square

• Garden

How do the villagers of Sparks react to the newcomers?

• With open arms

• With indifference

• With curiosity

• With fear

Who are the leaders of the village of Sparks?

• The Elders, The Council, The Chief

• The Mayor, The Sheriff, The Doctor

• Lena, Dune, Mrs. Murdo

• Mary Waters, Ben Barlow, Wilmer Dent

What emotion does Lena feel as night approaches?

• Homesickness

• Fear

• Joy

• Excitement

Who takes Lena, Mrs. Murdo, and Poppy to her home?

• Mary Waters

• Dr. Hester Crane

• Ben Barlow

• Wilmer Dent