Characters
She notices problems in Ember, is determined to solve mysteries, and often acts independently.
Who is Lina
The underground tunnels where Doon works and studies the river and the generator.
What are the pipeworks
The city is designed to last a fixed number of years underground before people can leave.
What is 200-220 years
This person and their assistant designed the box to guide Ember’s citizens in the future.
Who is the head builder
This event first convinces citizens that Ember’s systems are failing.
What is a blackout
He works underground and uses maps and observations to try to understand Embers failing systems
Doon
Doon’s frustration stems from failing to understand this massive, complex machine that powers the city.
What is the generator
This natural feature flows under the city and drives the generator, but few have ever seen it.
What is the river
The seventh mayor, desperate and sick, damages the box while searching for this.
What is a cure or secret for the sickness?
The clerk who ventures into the Unknown Regions but is too terrified to succeed.
Who is Sadge Merrrall
This person hints at lost knowledge from Ember’s past but has trouble remembering.
Who is Granny
This job requires the person to wear red to stand out.
The messenger
Citizens are starting to panic because these are failing, threatening their way of life.
What are lights, food, and other essential supplies
Lina finds fragments of this, partially destroyed by Poppy, containing vital directions.
What are the instuctions
Lina fears for this person when a blackout happens while she is out shopping.
Who is Poppy
The clerk who indirectly helps Lina understand shortages in Ember, though she often complains.
Who is Lizzie
At what age do children get their jobs and what is this special day called?
What is 12 years old and Assignment Day
This mysterious area outside Ember frightens citizens because it is completely dark and unknown.
What are the Unknown Regions?
Fill in the blank
Curiosity is referred to as ______ in the book.
What is trouble
Doon risks injury when he experiments with this at home.
What is electricity or wiring?
This person tries to calm citizens during a crisis but fails to provide clear information.
Mayor Cole
Name 3 jobs in the city of Ember that are no longer needed in todays society
Cart puller, messenger, mold scraper, trash sifter
Name one of the two streets mentioned early on in the story.
B____ Street or O_______ Street
(1000 points)
Broad Street
Otterwill Street
Name the two jobs in the city of ember that people are known to slack off while working.
What is timekeeper and pipeworkers