City Of Ember Ch 1-3

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    Arlin told Doon to stay in the workroom during lunch, but he didn't. What did Doon do during lunch on his first day of work?

    • Listened to Arlin's conversation about Ember's problems
    • Fixed a leaky pipe
    • Located some unusual bugs
    • Snuck into the generator
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This quiz covers chapters 1-3 of the novel 'City of Ember'. It assesses understanding of textual details and interpretations, such as meanings of phrases and character actions. Ideal for improving reading comprehension and analytical skills.

City Of Ember Ch 1-3 - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    At what age did children of Ember receive assignments?

    • 18

    • 12

    • 10

    • 16

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    Children of Ember received assignments at the age of 12. This means that at this age, they were given specific roles and responsibilities in the community. This could include tasks such as working in the greenhouse, delivering messages, or assisting in various jobs within the city. Assigning tasks at this age allowed the children to start contributing to the community and learn important skills for their future roles as adults in Ember.

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  • 3. 

    Why was Lina willing to trade jobs with Doon?

    • Doon promised her money to trade.

    • She always wanted to be a messenger.

    • Her father needed her to deliver messages for him.

    • Doon had always dreamed of working in Pipeworks.

    Correct Answer
    A. She always wanted to be a messenger.
    Explanation
    Lina was willing to trade jobs with Doon because she had always wanted to be a messenger. This suggests that being a messenger was something she desired and had an interest in.

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  • 4. 

    Why did Lina want to see the city of Ember from the roof of the Gathering Hall?

    • She was curious about seeing the city from up high.

    • She was told she should view the city if she had a chance.

    • Doon had dared her to go to the top of the building.

    • The Mayor thought it was the best place to deliver a message.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was curious about seeing the city from up high.
    Explanation
    Lina wanted to see the city of Ember from the roof of the Gathering Hall because she was curious about seeing the city from up high.

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  • 5. 

    "Poppy dribbled Baby Drink down her chin." What does dribbled mean in this sentence?

    • Slurped noisily

    • Gushed downward

    • Spilled in droplets

    • Bounce back and forth

    Correct Answer
    A. Spilled in droplets
    Explanation
    In this sentence, the word "dribbled" means that Poppy spilled Baby Drink down her chin in small droplets. It suggests that the liquid was not spilled forcefully or in large quantities, but rather in a slow and steady manner, causing it to trickle down her chin.

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  • 6. 

    Where did Doon head after his first day of work?

    • Home

    • To Lina's

    • To the schoolhouse

    • To the Mayor

    Correct Answer
    A. Home
    Explanation
    Doon headed home after his first day of work.

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  • 7. 

    "Pipeworks Laborer" Lina said in a choked whisper. How did she feel about her assignment?

    • She was excited.

    • She was scared.

    • She was worried.

    • She was upset.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was upset.
    Explanation
    Based on the phrase "in a choked whisper," it can be inferred that Lina's tone and manner of speaking indicate emotional distress. Therefore, it can be concluded that she was upset about her assignment.

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  • 8. 

    Compare how Doon felt after his first day of work and how Lina felt after her first day of work.

    • Doon felt ashamed; Lina felt worried about Ember.

    • Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt happy and excited.

    • Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt the same way.

    • Doon was happy that he saw the generator; Lina felt nervous about getting in trouble.

    Correct Answer
    A. Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt happy and excited.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Doon felt discouraged and miserable; Lina felt happy and excited." This answer is supported by the information given in the question where it is stated that Doon felt ashamed after his first day of work, while Lina felt worried about Ember. Additionally, it is mentioned that Doon felt discouraged and miserable, while Lina felt happy and excited. Therefore, this answer accurately reflects the different emotions experienced by Doon and Lina after their first day of work.

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  • 9. 

    "On either side was a sheer wall of dark reddish stone, glistening with dampness. What does this sentence mean?

    • There were small streams of water running down the walls.

    • The walls were frozen with dark red water.

    • The walls were slightly wet with moisture.

    • There was a light reflecting off the river in the tunnel.

    Correct Answer
    A. The walls were slightly wet with moisture.
    Explanation
    The given sentence describes a scene where there are sheer walls made of dark reddish stone. The use of the word "glistening" suggests that the walls are shiny, indicating the presence of moisture. The phrase "with dampness" further emphasizes the wetness of the walls. Therefore, the correct answer is that the walls were slightly wet with moisture.

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  • 10. 

    "Sometimes she plucked at a thread on her ragged cape or bent to pull on her socks, which were loose and tended to slide down around her ankles." What does this sentence tell you about Ember?

    • The people were very poor.

    • The clothes belonged to her father.

    • Ember only gave children oversized clothes.

    • The people wore many old clothes.

    Correct Answer
    A. The people wore many old clothes.
    Explanation
    The sentence suggests that Ember's clothes are old and in poor condition. The mention of her ragged cape and loose socks indicates that the people she is associated with, presumably her family or community, have limited resources and are unable to afford new or well-fitting clothes. This implies that the people wore many old clothes as they did not have access to new or better clothing options.

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