Vocabulary
How many years is a decade?
10
What is an example of something urgent?
Urgent things require immediate action or attention: calling 1-1-9 if there's been a serious accident or exiting the school if there is a fire.
it had small, perfect writing
Why did Lina NOT use her new colored pencils for her letter to the mayor?
Explain the "believers". What do they believe?
The believers, like Captain Fleery, thought that there was nowhere but Ember. They believed that help was coming and the Builders will return and show everyone the way. The believers believe these things because they have seen it in their dreams.
What are freckles?
What does enraged mean?
Enraged means very angry or furious.
What did Lina think the first word at the top of the document was?
"Instructions"
Why did Lina decide that she should tell Doon about the document?
Doon was curious, he worked in the Pipeworks, and he cared about The City of Ember and trying to save it.
Why did Lina show Lizzy Bisco the document?
Lizzy was quick and smart. She might have some good ideas.
What does endeavor mean?
To attempt, or try to do something.
What does decipher mean?
To understand or figure out the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand.
Captain Fleery
Doon researched about fire.
Describe the Supply Depot and the storerooms now vs when Lina's grandmother was a girl.
When Lina's grandmother was a young girl, the storerooms were full. They had everything the citizens could want. Now, the storerooms were mostly empty. Ember was running out of supplies quickly.
What is a fragment?
What is a moth?
What did Lizzy Bisco think about the document?
She wasn't that interested in the document.
Who came into the library at the end of Chapter 8?
Lina came into the library at the end of Chapter 8.
What is the title of Chapter 7?
"A Message Full of Holes"
What is an example of something permanent?
Examples of permanent things are tattoos, permanent markers, permanent eye liner, etc.
What does significance mean?
Significance means importance.
Why did Lina write a letter to the mayor?
What did Doon usually do right after he finished his job?
Doon explored the tunnels after he finished his job.
What is the title of Chapter 8?
"Explorations"