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Why did Doon leave the school quickly?
He wanted to meet the mayor.
He wanted to hide in the library.
He needed to warn his father.
He was worried because Lina hadn’t arrived yet.
Why did Doon take a longer route to the Pipeworks?
He was scared of the dark streets.
He wanted to avoid the guards.
He wanted to explore the city one last time.
He needed to leave a note for his father.
What did Doon see on the posters?
Directions to the Pipeworks.
Warnings about the blackout.
His and Lina’s names as troublemakers.
Pictures of missing people.
What did Doon leave for his father?
A map of Ember.
A note pinned on a kiosk.
A key to the Pipeworks.
Matches and candles.
What did Doon use to light his way during the blackout?
Glow-in-the-dark paint.
A candle and matches.
A flashlight.
A torch from the guards.
Why was Doon nervous at the Pipeworks entrance?
The lights went out again.
Lina hadn’t arrived yet.
The guards were nearby.
He couldn’t find the boat.
Who did Lina bring with her to the Pipeworks?
Her little sister Poppy
Mrs. Murdo
Clary
Her grandmother
How did Lina carry Poppy?
On her shoulders.
Tied to her chest with a sweater.
In a small basket.
In a blanket.
What problem did they have with the paddles?
They didn’t know how to use them.
The paddles were missing.
The paddles were too heavy.
The paddles were broken.
Why did they light candles in the boat?
To see in the dark.
To signal for help.
To keep warm.
To scare animals away.
What emotions did Doon feel while waiting for Lina?
Calm and patient.
Nervous and worried.
Excited and hopeful.
Angry and frustrated.
What did Lina and Doon hope to find by traveling down the river?
Guards to help them.
Another city.
More supplies.
A hidden treasure.
What does 'troublemakers' mean in this chapter?
Leaders of the city.
People who cause problems.
People who fix problems.
Guards protecting the mayor.
What does 'pinned' mean in the sentence 'pinned it on a kiosk'?
Attached it.
Tore it.
Hid it.
Threw it.
What does 'blackout' mean?
A fire in the city.
A secret meeting.
A time when the lights go out.
A storm or flood.
What does 'bundle' mean when describing Poppy?
A small package wrapped together.
A group of people.
A soft blanket.
A toy or doll.
