City of Ember - Chapters 1-6 Quiz

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The builders said the people must live in the city of Ember for at least how many years before leaving?

200

Who was to keep the instructions for leaving the city of Ember?

The mayor

What happened to the chief builder's plan for the box?

One mayor died before he could tell his successor about the box.

What was different about the city of Ember?

In the city, the sky was always dark. Signup and view all the answers

What happened on assignment day?

Students picked a job from a small cloth sack. Signup and view all the answers

Students were assigned to their jobs for how long?

3 years. Signup and view all the answers

What job assignment was considered a 'bad' job?

Pipeworks Laborer Signup and view all the answers

What condition was the city of Ember in?

Shortages and blackouts Signup and view all the answers

Why did Doon want to trade jobs with Lina?

He wanted to work on the generator near the Pipeworks. Signup and view all the answers

The main idea of Chapter 1 'Assignment Day' is...

The students of Ember find out what they will be doing for the next three years. Signup and view all the answers

Sequence these events in the correct order: 1) The chief builder left directions for leaving the city with the first mayor of Ember; 2) Lina and Doon trade jobs; 3) On assignment day Doon drew the job of messenger; 4) The city of Ember was built.

2,4,3,1 Signup and view all the answers

What was the loud noise that Doon heard when he first entered the tunnels?

The river Signup and view all the answers

How was Doon to find his way around the Pipeworks?

All workers were supplied with a map. Signup and view all the answers

Doon calculated that he was how many feet underground?

50 Signup and view all the answers

What did Doon do during his lunch break?

He went to see the generator. Signup and view all the answers

What does Doon have a talent for?

Mechanics Signup and view all the answers

What was unusual about the sequence of events in Chapter 2 and 3?

They were the same day told from the perspective of two different characters. Signup and view all the answers

Doon's father made his living doing what?

Selling small parts. Signup and view all the answers

What hobby does Doon have?

Studying insects. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Granny tearing about the couch?

She was looking for something that had been lost. Signup and view all the answers

What new job was recently created in Ember?

Trash Sifters Signup and view all the answers

What type of foods grew in the greenhouses?

Vegetables Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sadge?

Sadge went outside the lighted area of Ember and became frightened. Signup and view all the answers

Why were the people in Ember in such a panic?

The people were running out of supplies. Signup and view all the answers

Lina dreamed of what?

A bright city. Signup and view all the answers

What was the strange, high sobbing sound that Clary heard?

Sadge Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sadge when he went out into the unknown regions?

He scraped his hands on the rough ground. Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Sadge after seeing Clary and Lina?

The soldiers marched him away. Signup and view all the answers

What did Mrs. Murdo do to help Lina's family?

She cleaned and cooked for Lina, Granny, and Poppy. Signup and view all the answers

What did Lina see Sadge doing?

Yelling to the people of Ember about the Unknown Regions. Signup and view all the answers

How much did Looper charge for his colored pencils?

$5/each Signup and view all the answers

What color pencils did Lina buy?

Green and blue Signup and view all the answers

While Lina was buying the pencils what did Poppy do?

She left the shop. Signup and view all the answers

While Lina was looking for Poppy, what happened?

The lights went out. Signup and view all the answers

Who found Poppy when she was lost?

Doon Signup and view all the answers

How long did the blackout last when Poppy was lost?

3 minutes Signup and view all the answers

What did Mayor Cole say at the town meeting?

That solutions were being found. Signup and view all the answers

After Mayor Cole's speech the people of Ember felt how?

Angry Signup and view all the answers

When Lina got home from the Mayor's speech, where was Granny?

Going through the closet. Signup and view all the answers

What did Poppy find in the closet that she was playing with?

A box with printed paper inside. Signup and view all the answers

Why was Lina willing to pay so much money for the colored pencils?

Because they were colorful while Ember is so dark. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion best describes Lina in Chapter 5 'ON Night Street'?

Worried Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author use foreshadowing?

To create suspense and give us information about something that comes later (the paper and box that Granny/Poppy find) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

City of Ember - Chapters 1-6 Key Points

The builders established that the citizens would remain in the city of Ember for a minimum of 200 years.
The mayor is responsible for holding the instructions on how to leave Ember.
The chief builder's plan for an escape box was lost when an early mayor died before passing information to his successor.
Ember is characterized by perpetual darkness; the sky is never bright.
On assignment day, students randomly choose their career paths from a cloth sack.
Job assignments last for 3 years, determining the immediate future of each student.
A "bad" job is considered to be a Pipeworks Laborer due to its demanding nature.
The city faces significant problems, including shortages of resources and frequent blackouts.
Doon desires to switch jobs with Lina to work on the generator, which he finds more appealing.
Chapter 1 highlights the pivotal moment when students discover their future jobs in Ember.
Important sequence of events: Lina and Doon trade jobs, Ember's construction occurs, job drawings happen, and directions for leaving the city are lost.
When Doon enters the tunnels, he is startled by the sound of the flowing river.
A map is provided to all workers in the pipeworks to help them navigate underground.
Doon estimates he is approximately 50 feet below the surface of Ember.
During lunch, Doon explores the generator room to satisfy his curiosity.
Doon exhibits a natural talent for mechanics, showing an affinity for understanding machines.
Chapters 2 and 3 recount the same events but through Doon and Lina's differing perspectives.
Doon's father earns a living by selling small mechanical parts.
In his spare time, Doon enjoys studying insects, reflecting his interest in the natural world.
Granny's frantic search around the couch is due to the loss of a significant item.
The new position of Trash Sifters has been introduced in Ember to address waste management.
Greenhouses in Ember primarily produce vegetables as a food source.
Sadge, a character who ventures outside the lighted borders of Ember, becomes anxious and fearful.
Panic erupts within Ember's population as supplies dwindle and desperation sets in.
Lina's dream symbolizes hope, envisioning a vibrant and illuminated city.
Clary hears a strange sob from Sadge, indicating his distress after his excursion.
Sadge sustains minor injuries when he ventures into the unknown, scraping his hands on the rough terrain.
Post-encounter with Clary and Lina, Sadge is apprehended by soldiers.
Mrs. Murdo assists Lina’s family by taking over household chores during tough times.
Lina observes Sadge attempting to alert others about the dangers outside Ember's boundaries.
Looper charges an exorbitant price of $5 for each colored pencil he sells.
Lina chooses green and blue pencils, seeking color amidst the grayscale of Ember.
While Lina shops, Poppy unintentionally wanders off, setting the stage for a blackout.
The sudden blackout lasts for a tense 3 minutes while Poppy is lost, heightening the suspense.
Mayor Cole reassures the public during a town meeting, claiming ongoing solutions are being sought, although this generates anger among citizens.
Upon returning from the mayor's speech, Lina finds her granny rummaging through a closet.
Poppy discovers a box filled with printed paper, hinting at important discoveries to come.
Lina is motivated to buy colored pencils due to their vivid hues, contrasting sharply with Ember's dreariness.
Chapter 5 portrays Lina's anxiety and concern for the future of her city and her family.
Foreshadowing is employed by the author to build suspense, particularly regarding the significance of the paper and box found by Poppy and Granny.

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Test your knowledge on the key points from Chapters 1-6 of 'City of Ember'. This quiz covers important events such as the job assignment process, the city's struggles, and significant characters like Doon and Lina. Explore how these elements set the stage for the challenges faced by the citizens of Ember.