Chapter 11 & 12
Why does Lizzie say that she hates working?
She has to do the same thing every day and is exhausted.
After examining the instructions, Lina's friend explains the meaning of the word "Egress". What does Egress mean?
To exit or escape.
What does Doon use as a traveling pack?
A pillowcase.
As Doon makes his way down the street, he decides to write a letter explaining that he is safe. Who does he address the letter to?
His father.
The writer of the journal says there will be 50 older men and 50 older women. How many babies will be included in this plan?
100 babies.
As Lina confronts Lizzie about what she had in her bag, Lizzie turns to walk away. What does Lina grab onto in order to stop Lizzie from leaving?
The scarf around Lizzie's neck.
What task does Lina give Doon for the next time he is at work?
To find a rock marked with the letter E.
After being caught, where does the chief guard take Lina?
The Mayor's Office.
How is Doon able to make his way through the darkness of the city when the lights go out?
A candle.
As Doon and Lina walk along the stone path, they find a shiny plate in the wall. What is the shiny plate?
A framed sign welcoming the refugees from Ember.
Why does Lizzie believe that not everyone should know about these items that she's getting?
If everyone knew they existed they would all fight over them.
After they go back to the dark room (after examining items in the boxes), what large curved object do they find against the wall?
A boat.
According to Doon why are the guards protecting the Mayor as he steals food and items from the storerooms?
They are also taking items from the storeroom.
Lina runs down the street with a bundle in her arms. What is in the bundle?
Her little sister Poppy.
What happens to Poppy after she gets tired of climbing the sloping stony paths?
Doon and Lina take turns carrying her.
When Lina takes Doon to Harken Square, they find a group of people carrying signs. What are these people doing?
Protesting against Mayor Cole.
Where is Lina's station where she collects and delivers messages?
Garn Square.
According to the Mayor, what quality is dangerous to have, especially if the person is young?
Curiousity
What did Lina tell Mrs. Murdo in order for Mrs. Murdo to give Poppy to her?
That she was taking her to safety.
The writer of the journal says they walked deep down into the earth. How far down does she estimate they must have descended?
1 mile.
As Doon is walking to inspect the special locked door in tunnel 351, what is the first thing he thinks about?
The green worm and how weird it has been acting.
What do Doon and Lina find after they open the metal panel to the right of the door above the river?
A silver key on a hook.
Why can't Doon and Lina drop the boat into the river at first?
The river would sweep the boat away.
What does Lina discover that makes her regret waiting to tell anyone about the exit to the City of Ember?
The note meant for Clary was never delivered so now no one knows about the exit.
Why has the writer of the journal been asked to be a part of this big plan?
She has spent her life on a farm and knows how to grow food