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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. Where does Doon keep the book he's written about bugs?
(a) On his windowsill.
(b) In his desk drawer.
(c) On top of his dresser.
(d) Under his bed.

2. Where do Doon and Lina find the key to the door?
(a) In a bucket.
(b) Under a rock.
(c) Behind a panel.
(d) Under a frying pan.

3. What does Lina believe the paddles are for?
(a) Weapons.
(b) She doesn't have a clue.
(c) Steering the boat.
(d) Holding on to other boats.

4. Why is everyone let off work at noon in the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) To rest.
(b) To rehearse singing.
(c) To shop and do other errands.
(d) They are always off at noon on Saturday.

5. What is the first thing Lina wants to do once they figure out how to light a candle?
(a) Go into the Unknown Regions.
(b) Show Doon's father and Clary.
(c) Go down the river.
(d) Explore the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lina believe is the most frightening part about the first moments of the ride down the river?

2. What happens while the people are singing "Song of the Darkness"?

3. Where does Lina hide while waiting to implement her plan?

4. What is in each of the boats Doon and Lina find in the second room?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the things that frighten Lina as they begin their trip down the river?

2. What does Clary say about everyone having darkness inside them and why does Lina know Clary is right?

3. Describe the room Mrs. Murdo says Lina can share with Poppy.

4. Describe what and who Doon finds when he opens the door in the tunnel.

5. What does Lina say about the reason she brought Poppy along?

6. What is the problem Doon and Lina see with using the boat to go downstream and what do they discover that eliminates that problem?

7. What happens that allows Lina to discover what Lizzie has in her sack and what are some of the canned items in the sack?

8. What is the message from the notice on the wall at the beginning of the path?

9. What are some of the things Doon packs to take on the journey out of Ember and what are some of the things he leaves behind?

10. Where does Lizzie first tell Lina she got the canned items and what does she eventually reveal as the truth?

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