Written in Bone
Read page 13. What is the text structure of the page?
A. description
B. compare and contrast
C. sequence
D. problem and solution
D. problem and solution
I learned that day that no matter how many people tell you that you can't do something, if you believe in yourself, you can soar.
What theme is seen in this quote?
A. The importance of believing in yourself and overcoming obstacles.
B. Success is only possible with the help of others.
C. People should always listen to the opinions of others.
D. Hard work is not as important as natural talent.
A. The importance of believing in yourself and overcoming obstacles.
He tried to camouflage himself in a tent that was the color of the leaves, but the chimps spotted him and scampered off.
What does camouflage mean as it is used above?
A. look for a comfortable place to rest
B. build a new shelter somewhere
C. run away from something dangerous
D. hide by looking like the surrounding area
D. hide by looking like the surrounding area
What caused scientists to believe that the fort was lost forever? (page 13)
A. Historical records stated that the fort had been completely destroyed over time.
B. The shoreline had shifted, and many assumed the fort’s remains were underwater.
C. No physical evidence of the fort had ever been found in previous excavations.
D. The settlers had purposely dismantled the fort and removed all traces of it.
B. The shoreline had shifted, and many assumed the fort’s remains were underwater.
Why was it important for Lina and Doon to work together?
A. They wanted to become leaders of Ember.
B. They were best friends who never argued.
C. They were the only people who cared about Ember’s future.
D. They needed to combine their knowledge to uncover the truth about Ember.
D. They needed to combine their knowledge to uncover the truth about Ember.
Around this time, the scientist W.N. Kellogg and his wife proposed the idea to raise a baby chimp alongside their own toddler, Donald.
What does the word proposed mean as it is used above?
A. agreed to a plan
B. compared different plans
C. created a plan before deciding
D. planned something after an event
C. created a plan before deciding
After placing the body in the grave, they backfill (fill in) the shaft with the soil that had been removed. Because the backfill soil contains the mixed soils of the excavated layers, it is a different color than the soil that forms the walls of the grave shaft. The result is a stain that remains even centuries later.
What text structure is seen in this excerpt?
A. problem and solution
B. cause and effect
C. chronological order
D. description
B. cause and effect
"The plane took off, and the voices of those who said I would never learn to fly seemed so far away now."
What does this sentence suggest about its author?
A. The author still believes the words of the people who said she would not learn how to fly.
B. When the plane takes off, the author cannot and does not try to hear the people on the ground.
C. The author learned how to fly so she could get away from the people who did not believe in her.
D. Once the author succeeded in her goal, the people who doubted her were in her past and did not matter anymore.
D. Once the author succeeded in her goal, the people who doubted her were in her past and did not matter anymore.
The mountainous terrain could be very hot or bitterly cold with torrential downpours of rain in between.
Which two words describe torrential as it is used above?
A. warm
B. heavy
C. rocky
D. bumpy
E. powerful
B. heavy
E. powerful
Why are bones often the only remains found in graves? (page 23)
A. The wooden coffins preserved only the bones.
B. Early settlers removed other remains during later burials.
C. Soft tissues decompose over time, leaving only the bones behind.
D. Archaeologists focus only on studying bones and ignore other remains.
C. Soft tissues decompose over time, leaving only the bones behind.
Which of the following options best summarizes the main ideas presented in The City of Ember?
A. Lina and Doon uncover the truth about the failing city and work together to save Ember.
B. The citizens of Ember blindly follow the mayor’s orders, believing everything will improve on its own.
C. The story illustrates the importance of hope and perseverance as Lina and Doon seek a way out of Ember.
D. As resources dwindle, Lina finds a way to escape while Doon becomes disillusioned with the city.
E. The dark tunnels of Ember represent the characters' struggles, emphasizing the theme of light as a symbol of knowledge and discovery.
A. Lina and Doon uncover the truth about the failing city and work together to save Ember.
C. The story illustrates the importance of hope and perseverance as Lina and Doon seek a way out of Ember.
I began flying lessons at the age of 14, but the Federal Aviation Administration requires you to be 16 before you make your first solo flight (a flight with no help from anyone else), and so I had to wait two long years until I could fly a plane by myself.
What is the meaning of requires as it is used above?
A. makes it clear
B. makes it difficult
C. makes it necessary
D. makes it important
C. makes it necessary
Why do scientists give every object found a unique identifying number? (page 21)
A. To keep track of where and when each artifact was discovered for accurate record-keeping.
B. To make the artifacts look more valuable to museums.
C. To sort the artifacts by color and size for display purposes.
D. To ensure that only important artifacts are studied and recorded.
A. To keep track of where and when each artifact was discovered for accurate record-keeping.
What does the discovery of the outside world symbolize? (City of Ember Chapter 19)
A. The power of darkness over light.
B. The importance of keeping things the same.
C. A new beginning and the hope of a better future.
D. That Ember was the best place for people to live.
C. A new beginning and the hope of a better future.
However, by the next day, I had subdued those fears and was eager to try again.
What does subdued mean in the sentence above?
A. got under control
B. controlled before
C. shared control
D. lost control
A. got under control
What effect did the Starving Time have on burials in Jamestown? (page 18)
A. Settlers had to bury multiple bodies quickly in the same grave due to the high death toll.
B. Burials became more elaborate as a way to honor the dead.
C. The colonists stopped burying their dead because they were too weak.
D. Archaeologists found fewer graves from this period because most bodies were lost.
A. Settlers had to bury multiple bodies quickly in the same grave due to the high death toll.
Why is this chapter important to the overall story? (City of Ember Chapter 19)
A. It shows that Lina and Doon have escaped but must decide what to do next.
B. It explains why Ember was created and how it will be saved.
C. It reveals that Lina and Doon made a mistake leaving Ember.
D. It introduces new characters who will guide Lina and Doon.
A. It shows that Lina and Doon have escaped but must decide what to do next.
What is the meaning of the word “decay” in the sentence: "As happens when any organism dies, the remains of a dead human being gradually decay"?
A. To grow stronger
B. To change into something better
C. To rot or break down over time
D. To stay the same
C. To rot or break down over time
Which sentence supports the cause and effect text structure of page 23?
A. "They decompose into the elements they're composed of, such as carbon and nitrogen."
B. "Because most bones settle in this manner, the skill is often a little bit closer to the surface than the rest of the skeleton."
C. "Hudgens knew that the first step was to locate the boy's cranium, the part of the skull that encloses the brain."
D. "Typically, rib bones collapse into the chest area and settle near or on top of the vertebrae, the bones that make up a person's backbone."
B. "Because most bones settle in this manner, the skill is often a little bit closer to the surface than the rest of the skeleton."
Which event marks the turning point/climax in Lina and Doon’s journey?
A. When the mayor is arrested for corruption.
B. When they find the instructions to leave Ember.
C. When Doon discovers the failing generator.
D. When Granny dies, leaving Lina alone.
B. When they find the instructions to leave Ember.
Flying above it all, houses, cars, and trees all looked like tiny toys that could fit in the palm of my hand.
What does this figurative language suggest about the author's feelings when she flies?
A. She wants to return to the ground.
B. The world below seems less serious.
C. She feels like she is more important.
D. The distance to the ground makes her nervous.
B. The world below seems less serious.