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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Lizzie say her boyfriend says about her hair?

4. What does Lina use Doon's rope for?

5. What does Lina think the columns of rocks resemble?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How do Doon and Lina get the boat into the water and what happens as they are performing this task?

3. What does the writer say is the reason for building Ember?

4. How does Lina get Poppy down to the ledge where the boats are and why is she certain she can make it?

5. Why does Clary say the instructions are "hopeful"?

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

7. What is the first sight that meets the children when they emerge from the tunnel?

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

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

10. What do Doon and Lina discover is the sixth step of the instructions?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe how the first people inhabit Ember. How do Doon and Lina learn the details of this?

Essay Topic 2

Describe at least five inhabitants of Ember. How are each important to the city? How are each important to other inhabitants?

Essay Topic 3

What is the most important theme of the book? Why do you consider this theme important? Give at least two examples of the theme.

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