City Of Ember Chapter 5

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Answer the comprehension questions from Chapter 5.

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1.

Granny was searching for_____________________.
- A.
  
  A hairbrush
- B.
  
  She didn't know what she was searching for
- C.
  
  Food
- D.
  
  Poppy's special blanket
Correct Answer
B. She didn't know what she was searching for

Explanation
The correct answer is "She didn't know what she was searching for." This implies that Granny was searching for something, but she was unsure of what it was. The other options (a hairbrush, food, Poppy's special blanket) suggest specific items that Granny could have been searching for, but the correct answer indicates that she was in a state of uncertainty about her search.

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Lina probably liked having Mrs. Murdo around because________________________.
- A.
  
  It alleviated some of Lena's responsibilities.
- B.
  
  She was a nice person.
- C.
  
  She made good conversation.
- D.
  
  She was a good friend.
Correct Answer
A. It alleviated some of Lena's responsibilities.

Explanation
Lina probably liked having Mrs. Murdo around because it alleviated some of her responsibilities. This suggests that Mrs. Murdo helped Lina with tasks or duties, possibly taking on some of the workload or sharing the responsibilities, which could have been a relief for Lina. This explanation implies that Lina appreciated the assistance and support provided by Mrs. Murdo, making her presence beneficial to Lina.

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3.

All workers between the ages of 12 and 15 had ______________________ off.

Correct Answer
Thursday

Explanation
It can be inferred that all workers between the ages of 12 and 15 had Thursday off based on the given information.

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Lena wanted colored pencils so_________________.
- A.
  
  She could make a poster for her bedroom
- B.
  
  She could write a colorful letter to Doon
- C.
  
  She could draw the imaginary city.
- D.
  
  She could give them to Poppy for her birthday.
Correct Answer
C. She could draw the imaginary city.

Explanation
Lena wanted colored pencils so she could draw the imaginary city.

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5.

Lina bought a set of colored pencils.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement says "Lina bought a set of colored pencils," but the correct answer is "False." This implies that Lina did not buy a set of colored pencils.

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Lina felt panicked because she lost ________. Then she felt even more panicked when the ________were extinguished. She probably shouldn't have spent so much time buying________.

Correct Answer
Poppy
lights
colored pencils

Explanation
Lina felt panicked because she lost Poppy. Then she felt even more panicked when the lights were extinguished. She probably shouldn't have spent so much time buying colored pencils.

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City Of Ember Chapter 5

Granny was searching for_____________________.

Lina probably liked having Mrs. Murdo around because________________________.

All workers between the ages of 12 and 15 had ______________________ off.

Lena wanted colored pencils so_________________.

Lina bought a set of colored pencils.

Lina felt panicked because she lost ________. Then she felt even more panicked when the ________were extinguished. She probably shouldn't have spent so much time buying________.

Lina felt panicked because she lost . Then she felt even more panicked when the were extinguished. She probably shouldn't have spent so much time buying.