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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are Doon and Lina supposed to get the boat into the water?
(a) They can't figure it out.
(b) Lower it with ropes.
(c) Drop it over the ledge.
(d) Wait for the river to rise.

2. What is Doon doing when Lina first sees him in the library?
(a) Writing.
(b) Sweeping the floor.
(c) Putting a book on a shelf.
(d) Sleeping.

3. Who is the person Lina and Doon decide to leave a message for about leaving Ember?
(a) Mr. Harrow.
(b) The mayor.
(c) Clary.
(d) Mrs. Murdo.

4. What does Lina say is the biggest difference between her home and that of Mrs. Murdo?
(a) Mrs. Murdo's has three doors.
(b) Mrs. Murdo's is neater.
(c) Mrs. Murdo's is on the third floor.
(d) Mrs. Murdo's is bigger.

5. How many boxes do Lina and Doon find behind the door?
(a) Four.
(b) Dozens.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the chief builder say the people of Ember must stay in the city?

2. What is Doon looking for in the "F" section of the library?

3. What does Doon use to carry all the items he plans to take with him?

4. What time does Lizzie get off work?

5. What does Lina do with the message she writes to the mayor?

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