View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Lina's first step toward trying to solve the mystery of the note?
(a) Rewriting as much as she can.
(b) Taking it to Doon.
(c) Sticking the pieces down.
(d) Taking it to the Mayor.

2. Which of the following is NOT something the people of Ember begin throwing at the mayor?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Hats.
(c) Garbage.
(d) Pebbles.

3. Who does Captain Fleery believe will show the people of Ember "the way"?
(a) Others who escaped.
(b) The Builders.
(c) Their ancestors.
(d) No one.

4. What is the message Lina carries repeatedly the day after the blackout?
(a) That no one is to blame for the blackouts.
(b) That someone should find a way out of Ember.
(c) That everyone believes the mayor should be fired.
(d) That the blackout lasted seven minutes.

5. What is Doon looking for in the "F" section of the library?
(a) A book about fire.
(b) A book about fungus.
(c) A book about flying.
(d) A book about family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Lina's father's job before his death?

2. What is past the trash heaps?

3. What does Doon's father say a person gets when he doesn't control his anger?

4. What is it about the note that sparks Lina's curiosity?

5. What kind of races do the workers in the Pipeworks participate in when they have spare time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Doon say about the situation in Ember and what is the Mayor's reaction?

2. What is Lina's Granny's job and what is she doing on the day Lina comes home from work in Chapter 4?

3. What is Dr. Tower's first reaction when Lina says her Granny is sick and what does she instruct Lina to do once she's seen Granny?

4. What happens as Lina is looking for Poppy outside Looper's store and what is the decision Lina struggles with during those few minutes?

5. What interests Doon so much that he has a book about it, what is the book called, and how does he study this subject?

6. What does Granny say she saw on her tour of the storerooms as a child and why do children Lina's age not get the opportunity to tour the storerooms?

7. Where does Doon go to learn about fire and what are some of the things Doon learns about fire?

8. Describe the drawing Lina creates on the back of a can label.

9. Describe the pencils Looper has for sale and Lina's reaction to them.

10. What does Doon believe he's going to be able to do once he's working in the Pipeworks and why does he believe this?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 844 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample