Questions and Answers
What did Lina do for her granny when she was sick?
Prepared soup and gave her medicine.
What did Mrs. Murdo offer to Lina and Poppy?
Lizzie cared about Granny's death.
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What did Doon find in the locked room?
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What important word did Clary notice in the fragment?
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What symbol did Lina see on the rock?
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What did Doon plan to do after discovering the new room with boats?
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Lina wanted to leave Poppy behind when escaping Ember.
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Lina and Doon discovered a door leading to a larger room filled with _______.
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What did the guards come asking for with regard to Doon?
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What did Lina plan to tell Clary before escaping?
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Study Notes
Chapter 10
- Lina wakes up anxious about her sick grandmother, who has a cold and high fever.
- She calls the only doctor in Ember, who advises her to care for her granny.
- As Lina provides care, her granny recalls something lost, and Lina lies about it still being there.
- Lina and Poppy enjoy drawing a vibrant city from Lina's imagination, contrasting Ember's dark reality.
- Tragically, Lina discovers her grandmother's lifeless body the following morning.
Chapter 11
- Lina grapples with depression after her grandmother's death, worrying about her responsibilities to Poppy.
- Mrs. Murdo offers to look after Lina and Poppy, providing them shelter.
- They discuss "Singing Day," providing a brief reprieve from despair.
- Lina encounters Lizzie, who is secretive about something, leading to tension between them.
- Lina discovers Lizzie has received stolen food from Looper, which increases Lina's frustration over inequality.
Chapter 12
- After work, Doon discovers an unlocked secret room filled with old items while searching for solutions.
- Lina delivers messages, most of which relate to canceled gatherings due to fear in Ember.
- Doon shares his findings with Lina, leading them to conclude that the mayor is hoarding resources for selfish reasons.
- Lina informs Doon about Lizzie's dealings, and they decide to expose the mayor’s actions.
- Lina reveals her grandmother's death to Doon, deepening their bond through shared challenges.
Chapter 13
- Lina consults Clary for assistance in deciphering instructions related to their plight.
- Clary spots the word “Egres” in the instructions, leading to the interpretation of “Instructions for Egress” or “Instructions for Exit.”
- They determine to explore the river's edge for a possible escape route marked with "E."
- Doon becomes troubled by thoughts of the strange markings on the rocks in the pipeworks, contemplating their significance.
Chapter 14
- A day off work provides Lina with time to relax before "Singing Day" rehearsals.
- Doon triumphantly shares that he has found an exit at the end of the river indicated by a marked rock.
- They stealthily navigate to the riverbank, realizing the urgency of their discovery.
- Climbing down, they find a dark room filled with boxes containing candles and matches for light.
Chapter 15
- Lina and Doon contemplate how to evacuate Ember's inhabitants but struggle with a plan.
- They explore a larger room filled with more boats, realizing the potential for escape.
- Doon recalls the transformation of a worm into a moth, linking it to the concept of "Egress."
- They face growing danger as guards search for Doon, and an old lady protects him.
- Lina decides to escape, entrusting Poppy’s care to Mrs. Murdo while they plan their journey out of Ember.
- They leave a note for Clary, outlining their findings and intention to rescue the city's people.
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Test your knowledge on Chapters 10 to 12 of 'The City of Ember.' This quiz covers Lina's struggles, her grandmother's death, and the challenges she faces in caring for Poppy while navigating the complexities of her environment. Prepare to explore themes of loss, responsibility, and social inequality.
