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The City of Ember Chapter 17

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