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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Doon and Lina do once they reach Plummer Square?
(a) Sit on a bench and talk.
(b) Write down what they'd seen.
(c) Get a drink of water.
(d) Tell Clary what they'd seen.

2. What color are the uniforms worn by the guards?
(a) Red and brown.
(b) Yellow and orange.
(c) Blue and green.
(d) Black and white.

3. Where is Granny when Lina gets home from the meeting?
(a) In the closet.
(b) In bed.
(c) In the yarn shop.
(d) At Mrs. Murdo's house.

4. How old are the children of Ember when they receive their work assignments?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) It varies.
(d) Fourteen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old man say when Doon asks how the generator works?

2. What does Clary give Lina as Lina is leaving the greenhouse?

3. How many numbered instructions are there on the note?

4. What is Granny doing when Lina gets home?

5. What is the message Lina delivers to Mayor Cole from Looper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the clues that the paper from the fancy box was written by the Builders?

2. What is Assignment Day and how are assignments given?

3. Why does Lina want to be a messenger and why does Doon want to work in the Pipeworks?

4. Who does Lina show the instructions to first and what is that person's reaction?

5. What are the other tragedies Lina thinks about as she stays home from work to take care of Granny?

6. What are some of the old words and phrases Doon finds in a book in the library and what does the book say they mean?

7. What is Clary's job and what does she give Lina on the day they see the man coming back from the Unknown Regions?

8. What happens when Lina and Doon are trying to figure out a way into the strange door Doon finds in the Pipeworks?

9. What is Mrs. Murdo like and what does Lina like about having her around?

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

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