12 Questions
What time was it most likely when Lina didn't show up?
Not quite four o'clock.
What did Doon do with the candle?
He blew it out.
Where did Doon go to think about his next steps?
He stood in the doorway of the Pipeworks.
What were Doon's two choices if Lina didn't come?
Stay in the city and try to save Lina, or go in the boat by himself.
Who did Lina bring with her when she finally arrived?
Poppy.
What was Doon's initial reaction upon seeing Lina?
He was glad to see her.
What did the boy find in his pack that helped him see in the dark?
A candle and matches
What was the boy's initial reaction when he heard the screams and shouts of panic?
He felt panic and wanted to leap up and fling himself against the dark.
What realization brought a flash of joy to the boy?
He realized he had a way to see in the dark, something no citizen of Ember had before.
What did the boy find at the end of North Street?
The wall of the Pipeworks office
What flew around the flame of the boy's candle when he reached Plummer Square?
A little cloud of moths
What was the only source of light the boy had in the entire city of Ember?
The candle he lit
Test your understanding of the short story about a singer in the dark who experiences a moment of joy amidst panic and chaos. Explore themes of resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
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