Characterization & Perspective
Select two ways in which the perspective of Granny is developed by the author in Chapter 6 of City of Ember.
Answer Choices:
A. Through Granny’s actions, such as her frantic search for an important object.
B. Through Granny’s dialogue, which reveals her confusion and forgetfulness.
C. Through Granny’s physical description, showing her as energetic and focused.
D. Through Lina’s observations, highlighting Granny’s declining mental state.
E. Through Doon’s comments about Granny’s role in the city’s history.
A. Through Granny’s actions, such as her frantic search for an important object.
B. Through Granny’s dialogue, which reveals her confusion and forgetfulness.
Which sentence from Chapters 5 and 6 reflects a possible theme of City of Ember?
A. "Lina felt the weight of the darkness pressing against her, but she held on to the hope that something would change."
B. "The city of Ember had always worked the way it was supposed to, and there was no reason to doubt it now."
C. "Doon knew that he could fix everything if people just listened to him, but he couldn’t get anyone to care."
D. "Granny sat in the corner, unaware of the city's impending disaster, lost in her own world."
A. "Lina felt the weight of the darkness pressing against her, but she held on to the hope that something would change."
What effect does the phrase "The wind howled like a wild animal" have on the passage?
Excerpt from the text:
"The wind howled like a wild animal."
A. It conveys the idea that the wind is calm and peaceful.
B. It makes the weather in Ember seem less important to the story.
C. It makes the wind seem friendly and inviting.
D. It adds to the feeling of unease in the city.
D. It adds to the feeling of unease in the city.
What does the word "intensity" in the sentence "The intensity of the crowd’s reaction made her stomach twist" most likely mean?
A. Quietness and calmness
B. Strength and force
C. Pleasantness and joy
D. Lightness and ease
B. Strength and force
How did the plot event in the shop affect Lina's perspective?
A. It helped her realize the importance of taking time to enjoy small pleasures in life.
B. It made her feel proud of prioritizing her wants over the city’s challenges.
C. It helped her understand that she needs to pay attention to more important issues than personal desires.
D. It reinforced her belief that her artistic pursuits are important for her happiness.
C. It helped her understand that she needs to pay attention to more important issues than personal desires.
How does the event of Lina buying colored pencils affect the plot?
A. It distracts Lina from her responsibilities, highlighting her immaturity.
B. It emphasizes Lina's desire for beauty and creativity in a dark environment, showing her need for hope.
C. It introduces a conflict with Poppy, who disagrees with Lina’s decision.
D. It resolves Lina’s worry about the blackouts, as the pencils bring her peace.
B. It emphasizes Lina's desire for beauty and creativity in a dark environment, showing her need for hope.
What does the quote "the trouble with anger is, it gets hold of you. And then you aren't the master of yourself anymore. Anger is" reveal about Doon’s father’s character?
A. He is very strict and discourages all expressions of emotion.
B. He is a wise and values emotional regulation.
C. He is indifferent to Doon’s feelings and explains that anger is not an important emotion to show.
D. He believes that anger is always harmful and should never be expressed, no matter how much you feel it.
B. He is a wise and values emotional regulation.
What does the word "scowled" in the sentence "Doon scowled as he listened to the arguments around him" most likely mean?
A. Smiled broadly
B. Frowned in displeasure
C. Laughed loudly
D. Grinned in amusement
B. Frowned in displeasure
How does the event of losing Poppy during the blackout deepen the reader's understanding of Lina's growth as a character?
A. It reveals Lina’s ability to remain calm and collected in high-pressure situations.
B. It shows Lina’s internal struggle between being afraid and her sense of responsibility, highlighting her growing up.
C. It suggests that Lina is not yet capable of taking responsibility for her actions.
D. It portrays Lina as indifferent to the dangers Poppy faces in Ember.
B. It shows Lina’s internal struggle between being afraid and her sense of responsibility, highlighting her growing up.
What change does the citizens' reaction to the blackout show in Chapter 6 of City of Ember?
A. It shows that the citizens of Ember have become complacent and no longer fear the city's worsening problems.
B. It shows that the citizens of Ember are starting to realize how serious the city's situation is and are beginning to panic.
C. It shows that the citizens of Ember are confident that the blackout is only a temporary inconvenience.
D. It shows that the citizens of Ember are indifferent to the blackout and continue with their daily routines without concern.
B. It shows that the citizens of Ember are starting to realize how serious the city's situation is and are beginning to panic.
What is the effect of the figurative language in the phrase "darkness slammed up in front of her like a wall"?
A. It shows that the darkness is physically impossible to pass through, creating a sense of fear.
B. It implies that the darkness is alive and intentionally blocking Lina’s path.
C. It illustrates the idea that Lina views darkness as a comforting and protective barrier.
D. It conveys the sudden and overwhelming nature of the blackout, emphasizing Lina’s and helplessness.
D. It conveys the sudden and overwhelming nature of the blackout, emphasizing Lina’s and helplessness.
What does the word "reassuring" in the sentence "Doon gave Lina a reassuring smile to calm her nerves" most likely mean?
A. Making someone feel confident or safe
B. Making someone feel angry
C. Making someone feel sad
D. Making someone feel confused
A. Making someone feel confident or safe
Which sentence from Chapter 6 shows Lina's perspective on Poppy?
A. "Lina watched Poppy, her mind racing with all the things she needed to do."
B. "Poppy’s bright eyes and constant chatter were a comfort to Lina in the quiet house."
C. "Lina was frustrated with Poppy for not understanding the seriousness of the situation."
D. "Despite the confusion, Lina couldn’t help but smile at Poppy’s innocent laughter."
D. "Despite the confusion, Lina couldn’t help but smile at Poppy’s innocent laughter."
What is a possible theme of Chapters 5 and 6 of City of Ember?
A. The importance of following rules and traditions, no matter the cost.
B. The struggle between hope and fear in times of crisis.
C. The benefits of living in a well-structured, organized society.
D. The inevitability of decay and the futility of trying to change anything.
B. The struggle between hope and fear in times of crisis.
How does giving the blackout human-like qualities move the plot forward?
A. It makes the blackout feel like a person that can be controlled by the characters.
B. It emphasizes the sense of danger and urgency, showing that the blackout is not just an inconvenience but a serious threat.
C. It shows that the blackout is a normal event that happens every day, just like human beings go about their day.
D. It creates humor and lightens the mood in the story.
B. It emphasizes the sense of danger and urgency, showing that the blackout is not just an inconvenience but a serious threat.
What does the word "unfathomable" in the sentence "The unfathomable darkness seemed to stretch on forever" most likely mean?
A. Easy to understand
B. Impossible to measure or comprehend
C. Bright and clear
D. Ordinary and simple
B. Impossible to measure or comprehend
How does Lina’s perspective change from the beginning to the end of the chapter when she finds the box but doesn’t open it?
A. She starts the chapter feeling curious about Granny’s behavior but ends it dismissing the box as unimportant.
B. She begins the chapter frustrated with Granny’s mess but ends it intrigued by the mysterious box she finds.
C. She starts the chapter focused on her daily routines but ends it convinced the box contains a dangerous secret.
D. She begins the chapter excited about finding a solution to Ember’s problems but ends it feeling hopeless when she doesn’t open the box.
B. She begins the chapter frustrated with Granny’s mess but ends it intrigued by the mysterious box she finds.
How do the events of the blackout add to the conflict in Chapter 6 of City of Ember?
A. The blackout causes the citizens to panic, which worsens their fear of the darkness.
B. The blackout reveals the ineffectiveness of the city’s power system, deepening the importance of finding a solution quickly.
C. The blackout disrupts the town meeting, preventing important decisions from being made.
D. The blackout causes the citizens to become more united, strengthening their resolve to solve the city’s problems.
B. The blackout reveals the ineffectiveness of the city’s power system, deepening the importance of finding a solution quickly.
Part A: Read this phrase from the passage. Which type of figurative language is used in this phrase?
Part B: What does the figurative language in Part A help the reader understand?
Phrase from the text:
"The streetlights blinked like tired eyes."
A. Simile; it helps the reader understand that the lights are slowly failing or malfunctioning.
B. Metaphor; it helps the reader understand that the lights are much brighter than usual.
C. Personification; it helps the reader understand that the lights are slowly failing or malfunctioning.
D. Hyperbole; it helps the reader understand that the lights are much brighter than usual.
C. Personification; it helps the reader understand that the lights are slowly failing or malfunctioning.
What does the word "desolate" in the sentence "The desolate streets of Ember felt eerie and empty after the blackout" most likely mean?
A. Full of life and activity
B. Empty, barren, and bleak
C. Vibrant and noisy
D. Warm and inviting
B. Empty, barren, and bleak