The Instructions-Chapter 2
How long were the Instructions supposed to be hidden from the citizens of Ember?
200 years
Why is Doon's first look at the generator disappointing to him?
He realizes that he does not know how to fix it. He thought he would be able to just walk into the room and figure out the generator problem.
What about the box makes Lina think that it contains something important?
It is a beautiful looking box that has an intricate locking mechanism on it.
Why does Lizzie try to avoid Lina when she sees her on the street?
Lizzie is hiding cans of food that she and Looper stole from the storerooms.
What kind of magical being was Greyling in the short story "Greyling"?
He was a selchie.
What went wrong with the Builders' plan? Be specific.
The 7th mayor was selfish and did not pass the box onto his successor before he died of the coughing sickness.
Why does Sadge come to the greenhouse in a state of panic? What was one specific worry that he had when he went too far out?
He goes out into the Unknown Regions on his own. He found nothing out there and went far enough that he could not see anything in front of him. He worried that he would fall into a deep hole.
Why do people get angry at the mayor when he addresses the city?
He claims that he has found solutions but does not tell the citizens what those solutions are.
Why does Granny call Lina into her room in the middle of the night?
She wanted to tell Lina about a dream that she had about a baby, or her baby.
What is one mean thing that Charles says to his dad in the short story "Charles"?
"I didn't learn nothing"
"Look up...look down...look at my thumb...Gee, you're dumb."
"Hi, Pop, y'old dust mop."
What did Doon scream at the mayor during Assignment Day?
He screamed about how the blackouts are getting worse and the city is having shortages of everything.
How does working as a Pipeworks laborer convince Doon that the city is in even worse shape than he had suspected?
He goes out with Arlin Froll and realizes that all they are asked to do is patch up pipes and put black goo on them for temporary fixes. The pipes of Ember are not holding up.
What 2 strategies do most of the people in Ember use to cope with the shortages and blackouts?
1. They do not walk around a lot and stay close to their homes, or just stay inside of their homes, out of fear of a blackout that will never end.
2. They hoard food and supplies in fear that they will need them when the final blackout occurs.
In what way does Mrs. Murdo show that she is a motherly figure? In what way does Mrs. Murdo show that she is a friend? (TWO SEPARATE ANSWERS)
1. She is a mother because she adopts Lina and Poppy, takes care of Poppy, and lets them live with her.
2. She is a friend because she cleans and decorates a new room for the two to stay.
Who sings the song "Don't Stop Believing"?
Journey
Why does no one in Ember aware of the actual hour, day of the week, or year in Ember?
The timekeeper's assistant does not do his/her job well and will often forget to rewind the clock or change the date on the kiosks in the center of the city.
What day of the week did children between the ages of 12 and 15 have off from work in Ember?
Thursday
Doon's father told his son that "when anger is the boss, you get..." Finish the line.
Unintended consequences
What is the number of the tunnel that is roped off?
Tunnel 351
Recently Pat Sajak (Wheel of Fortune) retired, and unfortunately Alex Trebeck (Jeopardy) passed away. Who are the new hosts of these two iconic gameshows?
Wheel of Fortune - Ryan Seacrest
Jeopardy - Ken Jennings
What is the name of Lina's teacher who valued making the right and wrong decision? Hint: Lina delivered a sassy message from this teacher on one of her first days as messenger.
Mrs. Polster
What square does Doon live in, and what does his father do for a living?
He lives in Greengate Square. His father owns a Small Items shop.
What four words were on the door in the roped off tunnel?
"Caved in. No entry."
Identify seven (6,7!!) rare items that Lizzie and Looper had that they kept from the other citizens of Ember. HINT: she shared a few of these items with Lina.
Ne Zha 2 is a Chinese animated film that has grossed the most money in the world for any animated movie. Which American animated movie is second on the list of highest grossing animated movies of all time?
Inside Out 2 - grossed 1.69 billion dollars worldwide