Vocabulary
Which word means to communicate or express?
A. nullify
B. convey
C. wallow
D. ravage
A. Convey
Which word is a synonym for fervent?
A. passionate
B. calm
C. careless
D. supportive
A. Passionate
Which sentence contains an action verb?
A. The lights are dim.
B. Lina feels worried.
C. Doon studies the generator.
D. The city seems quiet.
C. Doon studies the generator.
City of Ember is best classified as what type of society?
A. Utopia
B. Dystopia
C. Fantasy kingdom
D. Historical fiction
A. Dystopia
Which word means extremely serious or urgent?
A. dire
B. stoical
C. proxy
D. divergent
A. Dire
After days without rest, Lina looked exhausted and worn. Which word best describes her?
A. stoical
B. fervent
C. haggard
D. dire
Which word is an antonym for stoical?
A. unemotional
B. expressive
C. silent
D. brave
B. Expressive
Which verb is irregular?
A. walked
B. repaired
C. warned
D. went
D. went
Which type of dystopian control is shown by strict government rules and slow decision-making?
A. Religious
B. Technological
C. Bureaucratic
D. Corporate
Which sentence uses the correct verb tense?
A. Doon explored the tunnels and finds a door.
B. Doon explores the tunnels and found a door.
C. Doon explored the tunnels and found a door.
D. Doon exploring the tunnels and found a door.
C. Doon explored the tunnels and found a door.
The mayor ignored problems, allowing the city’s resources to be severely damaged. Which word best fits?
A. stance
B. ravage
C. mien
D. fend
B. ravage
Which word is closest in meaning to enmity?
A. friendship
B. hatred
C. curiosity
D. dislike
B. Hatred
Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?
A. Doon worked quickly to fix the pipes.
B. Lina moved careful through the tunnel.
C. The generator made a loud noise.
D. The lights were dimly.
A. Doon worked quickly to fix the pipes.
Which trait best describes a dystopian protagonist like Doon?
A. Passive
B. Curious and questioning authority
C. Fearful of change
D. Obedient
B. Curious and questioning authority
Which Biblical principle connects to Lina and Doon seeking truth?
A. Avoid responsibility
B. Truth brings freedom
C. Obey authority blindly
D. Hide knowledge
B. Truth brings freedom
Doon refused to hesitate even when others doubted him. Which word best describes his determination?
A. divergent
B. unflagging
C. proxy
D. defile
B. Unflagging
Which word is the opposite of impunity?
A. freedom
B. success
C. punishment
D. respect
C. Punishment
Which sentence contains a double negative?
A. She did not see anyone.
B. He never went there.
C. She didn’t find nothing.
D. They hardly spoke.
C. She didn’t find nothing.
Most citizens in Ember are best described as:
A. rebellious
B. knowledgeable about the outside world
C. unaware and dependent on authority
D. wealthy
C. Unaware and dependent on authority
Which word best describes someone acting without fear of punishment?
A. renown
B. impunity
C. mien
D. stance
B. Impunity
The council attempted to cancel the meaning of the damaged instructions. Which word best describes this action?
A. nullify
B. waver
C. wallow
D. convey
A. Nullify
Which word is closest in meaning to mien?
A. voice
B. expression
C. belief
D. reputation
B. Expression
Which word in this sentence is a conjunction?
Doon wanted to warn the city, but he needed proof.
A. wanted
B. warn
C. but
D. proof
C. but
The failing generator represents which major dystopian element?
A. Religious control
B. Technological dependence
C. Corporate competition
D. Military power
B. Technological dependence
Which situation best shows a dystopian theme?
A. A powerful leader
B. Unlimited access to resources
C. Leaders hiding information that could save the people
D. Equal distribution of power
C. Leaders hiding information that could save the people.