Characters 1
This character is afraid of fire.
Lina
pushing roughly
jostling
Who were the animals Lina saw with long tasseled tails?
Horses or cows
This person is strong and quiet and becomes Lina’s friend.
Maddie
walk with great difficulty
stagger
This character is blamed for throwing tomatoes.
Doon
loud noise for a long time
clamor
How long was Lina gone on her journey?
One month
This is the person who takes care of Lina.
Mrs. Murdo
a really loud, high pitched sound
shrill
This character is caught in a tree when the fire starts.
Torren
people who travel from place to place
roamers
How many fire trucks did the town of Sparks have?
Two
Mrs. Murdo is learning from this person and livingin her house.
Dr. Hester
untidy, messy
disheveled
This character tries to get everyone to fight the people of Sparks.
Tick
cruel or violent energy
ferocious
How many people came over the hill from Ember?
400
This character does everything Tick says.
Lizzie
gathering discarded material
scavenging
This person is a roamer.
Caspar
a large amount
abundance
What was the "big plant" that Lina saw?
A pine tree
This is Lina’s little sister.
Poppy
hasty or reckless
rash