Characters
Plot Events
Conflict
Symbols and Themes
Survival in Ember
100

He was disappointed with his Assignment Day job and believed he could better help Ember somewhere else. 

Who is Doon Harrow? 

100

The lights begin doing this throughout the city (official term). 

What are blackouts?

50%: What is flickering? 

100
This type of conflict occurs when a character struggles with feelings or decisions. 

What is internal conflict? 

100

This object from the books symbolizes/represents hope and new life. 

What is the bean/sprout? 

100

What resource is running low throughout the story?

What is electricity/power?

200

She trusted a torn piece of paper that most people thought was worthless. 

Who is Lina Mayfleet? 

200

Lina and Doon discover this hidden pathway that helps them escape. 

What is the tunnel/river route? 

200

Lina wants to believe there is hope, but she also feels this. This feeling is when you're not sure if something will happen. 

What is doubt? 

200

The darkness in Ember symbolizes _________________ (a feeling)

What is fear, danger, or uncertainty? 

200

What important item helps Lina and Doon understand how to escape Ember?

What are the Instructions?

300

His fear of losing power led him to hide information from the people of Ember. 

Who is Mayor Cole? 

300

This important document explains how people can leave Ember. 

What are the Instructions? 

300

The long climb out of Ember is an example of this conflict. Character vs...

Character vs. nature. 

300

The Builders Instructions symbolize this.

What is guidance, knowledge, or truth? 

300

Why do Lina and Doon decide they cannot trust the mayor?

What is because he hides supplies/information from the people?d

400

Althought she is not one of the main heroes, she supports Lina and helps care for Poppy during difficult times. 

Who is Miss Murdo? 

400

Lina and Doon travel through this dangerous underground waterway. 

What is the river? 

400

Doon's struggle with whether the city can be saved is an example of this. 

What is internal conflict? 

400

Lina and Doon use the river to escape Ember. Because of this, the river can symbolize this

What is freedom? 

400

What dangerous obstacle do Lina and Doon face before reaching the outside world?

What is the river/tunnel/climb?

500

This character repeatedly chooses hope over fear, even when there is little evidence that escape is possible.  

Who is Lina Mayfleet? 

500

At the end of the story, the citizens learn about the outside world through this. 

What is Lina and Doon's message? 

500

The mayor refusing to help the citizens creates this type of conflict. Character vs...

What is character vs. society? 

500
One major theme of the novel is that people must have this even during difficult times. 

What is hope? 

500

What character trait helps Lina and Doon survive the challenges they face?

  • Courage
  • Determination
  • Perseverance
  • Teamwork
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