City of Ember
Describe what happens to the children of Ember when they turn 12
When the citizens turn 12 they go to a special ceremony and get given their jobs.
What does enclosure mean?
An area that is surrounded by fence or walls
What year will you graduate?
2033
How is Willie B. different fro gorillas living in the wild?
Willie B. stares back at visitors
What is the fastest land animal?
Cheetah
Who is Looper?
Looper is the store owner. Lina buys pencils from him?
What does possession mean?
Something you own
What are the classes that are required in 6th grade?
English, math, science,
How is Willie B.’s birthday party like those that people often have?
Which is the only letter not found in any U.S state name?
Explain what Lizzie and Looper have been doing.
Lizzie and Looper have been taking supplies from the Supply depot.
What is generation?
Generation is a group of people or an animals who are about the same age
Who helps you and your parents to develop your three- year academic plan?
School Counselor
What major change did Dr.Maple make to the zoo when he became the director?
He had a large rain forest created as part of the exhibit to give up to 25 gorillas room to run and older.
What planet is closest to the sun
Mercury
What does Doon do to help himself fall asleep?
Doon picks a place he knows very well , and imagines himself walking through it seeing every detail.
What does territory mean?
An area of land
When are report cards given?
Quarterly or four times a year
How does the birth of Willie B.’s offspring show that the effort to create a better home for Willie B. was successful?
Willie B. learned to live with other gorillas. He is raising his own family just like wild gorillas would.
What shape has 8 sides?
Octagon
The citizens of Ember see something surprising in the dark. What is it?
The citizens see a single moving light. The light is actually Doon carrying a candle, as he heads toward the pipe-works to wait for Lina.
What does anticipation mean?
If you are in anticipation of something, you are expecting it to happen and are excited about it.
What is the name of the computer system that helps parents monitor student grades and attendance?
Infinite campus
What role did Charles Horton play in Willie’s life? What details would help you know that he cared about Willie?
Charles Horton was Willie’s closest companion for years. Charles showed he cared about Willie by playing games with Willie B. These games were peek-a-boo, chasing games, and tug- of- war.
Who wrote the declaration of independence?
Thomas Jefferson