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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lina say when Poppy says she wants to go home?
(a) That they can't go back.
(b) That she shouldn't cry.
(c) That they're almost there.
(d) That they'll have a new home.

2. Why does the writer of the last message say she is writing down what happens?
(a) She doesn't say.
(b) Someone might need to know.
(c) Someone told her to.
(d) She is bored.

3. What does Lizzie say her boyfriend says about her hair?
(a) That it's her only good feature.
(b) That she looks like Raggedy Ann.
(c) That it looks like a tomato.
(d) That she looks like a movie star.

4. How does Lina get Lizzie to stop?
(a) Throws a rock at her.
(b) Calls out to her.
(c) Grabs her coat.
(d) Steps in front of her.

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

6. What does the writer say is the purpose of the plan to create Ember?
(a) To be sure people don't disappear from the Earth.
(b) To punish those convicted of crimes.
(c) She doesn't say.
(d) To hide people from an invading army.

7. How does Doon find the notice on the wall?
(a) Poppy picks it up.
(b) He touches it with his hands.
(c) The notice shines in the candlelight.
(d) He falls and finds it.

8. What does Doon do with the candles remaining?
(a) Has Lina carry them.
(b) Lights them on the rock near the boat.
(c) Leaves them in the boat.
(d) Puts them in his bag.

9. What does Doon tell his father he's worried about that night?
(a) That he might not find a way out of Ember.
(b) The mayor's thefts.
(c) That he might find a way out of Ember.
(d) He says he's not worried.

10. What does Poppy do when Lina and Doon go to put the boat into the river?
(a) Cries.
(b) Follows.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Falls asleep.

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

12. What color is the moth Doon watches hatch?
(a) Brown.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Orange.

13. What are the two items Doon and Lina find in the boxes that they don't understand?
(a) Candy bars and sodas.
(b) A map and boat paddles.
(c) Candles and matches.
(d) Flashlights and flares.

14. What day does "the last message" begin on?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

15. Why is Looper walking more slowly after he's been in the storerooms?
(a) Because he's carrying a load of supplies.
(b) Because his leg is injured.
(c) Because he is trying to not be seen.
(d) Because he's tired.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Poppy find and almost chew on?

2. Who is second-in-command after the mayor?

3. What does Doon say they have to do about the mayor's secret room?

4. How does Lina spot Doon from her spot on the roof?

5. What does Lina realize she has in her pocket?

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