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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Doon use to carry all the items he plans to take with him?
(a) A paper bag.
(b) A pillowcase.
(c) A suitcase.
(d) A blanket.

2. What does the word "egress" mean, according to Clary?
(a) Keeper of the Pipeworks.
(b) Keeper of the animals.
(c) Exit.
(d) Enter.

3. What does Lina use Doon's rope for?
(a) A leash for Poppy.
(b) To tie herself to Doon.
(c) To carry her supplies.
(d) To keep her pants up.

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

5. What does Lina realize about Doon after she tells him about her Granny's death?
(a) That he isn't going to try to find a way out.
(b) That he can find the way out of Ember.
(c) That he wants the glory of finding a way out.
(d) That he's her best friend.

6. What does Lina realize she has in her pocket?
(a) A piece of candy.
(b) The key to the boat room.
(c) The note for Clary.
(d) A box of matches.

7. What is Doon thinking about when he goes to check the door in the tunnel?
(a) How hungry he is.
(b) What pineapple tastes like.
(c) His green worm.
(d) How to get out of Ember.

8. How old does the writer say all the adults are who are headed to Ember?
(a) Around thirty-five.
(b) At least twenty.
(c) No older than forty.
(d) At least sixty.

9. What time does Doon head to the Pipeworks?
(a) Two o'clock.
(b) Four o'clock.
(c) Seven o'clock.
(d) Three-twenty.

10. What is in the can the little boys pick up when Lizzie drops her sack?
(a) Fruit cocktail.
(b) Applesauce.
(c) Pork and beans.
(d) Tomato soup.

11. How do Lina and Doon plan to tell everyone they've found a way out of Ember?
(a) Announce it at teh beginning of the singing.
(b) They'll leave a note and go ahead.
(c) They'll take Clary, Mrs. Murdo, Mr. Harrow and leave.
(d) Tell the mayor.

12. What is in each of the boats Doon and Lina find in the second room?
(a) A long rope and a box of candles.
(b) Two boxes and two paddles.
(c) Eight boxes and some long poles.
(d) A small motor and a can of gasoline.

13. Who was at the entrance to the Pipeworks when Doon reaches it?
(a) Lina and Poppy.
(b) Lina.
(c) No one.
(d) A guard.

14. Whose hand does Lina hold when they emerge from the tunnel?
(a) Poppy's and Doon's.
(b) Doon's.
(c) No one''s.
(d) Poppy's.

15. How long does Lina think they've been in the boat when they come to the final pool?
(a) About three hours.
(b) About twenty minutes.
(c) She doesn't know.
(d) About a whole day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Lina wants to do once they figure out how to light a candle?

2. What does Lizzie say is in her sack?

3. What does the sign say Lina and Doon have done wrong?

4. Why does the writer of the last message say she is writing down what happens?

5. How do Doon and Lina figure out the large object is a boat?

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