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The City of Ember

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  • How long did the student's first job last for?
    3 years
  • Lina's former classmate who traded jobs with her so he could work in the pipeworks.
    Doon
  • How did the crowd react to the mayor's speech during the town meeting?
    They began shouting and throwing things.
    They left quietly.
    They were silent and listened carefully.
    They cheered in excitement.
  • What was unusual about the people’s reaction to the blackout?
    They walked quickly and avoided talking.
    They were loudly discussing it.
    They were calm and relaxed.
    They celebrated it.
  • Who found Poppy when she was lost before the blackout?
    Grover
  • What does Lina call her grandmother?
    Granny
  • What age did students leave school in Ember?
    12 years old
  • What was Granny doing when Lina came home after the town meeting?
    Searching in the closet for something lost.
  • What did Lina find inside the box that Poppy was playing with?
    Shreds of paper with small printing.
  • What is the main reason no one has successfully left the city of Ember?
    darskess - no lights
  • Which character will keep the instructions for leaving the city of Ember?
    The mayor
  • Where did Lina go while waiting for the mayor?
    The mayor’s office
    Harken square
    The guard's room
    The roof of the Gathering Hall
  • What was special about the small box Poppy had found?
    It was made of silver
    It had a lock and was beautifully made.
    It was full of gold coins.
    It played music when opened.
  • What did Lina think about buying for Granny with her money?
    A warm coat
  • Who is Lina's kind neighbor, who helps them out?
    Mrs. Murdo
  • How much money does Lina get for each message?
    20 Cents
  • What was the general mood of the people after the blackout?
    Angry and violent.
    Indifferent and bored.
    Excited and hopeful.
    Nervous and fearful.
  • What color pencils did Lina end up buying?
    green and yellow
    red and green
    red and blue
    Blue and green
  • Who attempts to leave Ember through the Unknown Regions and then goes mad?
    Sadge
  • What did the people start shouting during the mayor's speech?
    "The power is back!"
    "We can’t hear you!"
    "We need more food!"
    "Let’s leave the city!"
  • Why didn't the citizens receive the instructions to leave?
    They were lost by a greedy mayor, and the information was not passed on.
  • Lina's family friend who works in the greenhouses.
    Clary
  • Lina's baby sister
    Poppy
  • In the City of Ember, the sky was always......
    dark
  • What job did Lina pick from the bag on Assignment Day?
    The pipe works labourer