Understanding 'The People of Sparks'

The transcript describes the arrival of the people from the City of Ember to a new village. Tauren, a young boy, first spots them and alerts the villagers. The newcomers, led by Lena and Doon, explain their underground origins and seek help. The village leaders, after some deliberation, decide to assist the weary and bedraggled group. The narrative highlights themes of fear, curiosity, and eventual acceptance.

What is the main theme of the epigraph by Martin Luther King Jr. in 'The People of Sparks'?

• The strength of hatred

• The inevitability of violence

• The importance of love and light

• The power of darkness

What do Lena Mayfleet and Doon Harrow urge the people of Ember to do in their message?

• Send help to them

• Build a new city

• Follow the river to a new place

• Stay in Ember

What activity was Tauren supposed to be doing when he discovered the strangers?

• Watching the workers

• Playing with stones

• Fetching cabbages

• Climbing the wind tower

How did Tauren alert the village about the approaching strangers?

• By shouting as he ran

• By ringing a bell

• By lighting a signal fire

• By sending a message

What was the initial reaction of the village leaders upon meeting the strangers?

• They immediately offered food

• They ignored them

• They were skeptical and cautious

• They welcomed them warmly

What did the strangers claim about their city, Ember?

• It was a city in the forest

• It was a city on the sea

• It was a city underground

• It was a city in the sky

What decision did the village leaders make regarding the strangers?

• To ignore their plight

• To imprison them

• To help them as much as possible

• To send them away