The Instructions
Where were the Instructions supposed to be stored?
In the mayor's office
What is the main purpose of the Instructions that the builders left behind?
To help people escape Ember
What job does Lina dream of becoming in the city of Ember?
A messenger
What is Lina's main concern about her grandmother in this chapter?
Her grandmother is getting lost more frequently
What assignment does Lina receive from Looper at the beginning of Chapter 4?
Deliver a message to the Gathering Hall
What happened to the Instructions before Lina and Doon found them?
They were partially eaten by Poppy
How long were the mayors supposed to keep the Instructions before passing them on?
20 years
What does Lina trade with Mrs. Murdo to get colored pencils?
Two light bulbs
What important item does Granny find while rummaging through the closet?
A mysterious box
How does Lina feel about her new job as a messenger?
Excited and proud
For how long were the Instructions meant to be kept hidden?
200 years
What happened to the Instructions after the seventh mayor had them?
They were lost and forgotten
What is the name of Lina's younger sister who she takes care of?
Poppy
How does Poppy react to the mysterious paper Granny finds?
She chews on it
What important item does Lina notice is missing from the message she's supposed to deliver?
The sender's name
Who were the Instructions originally given to?
The first mayor of Ember
What important event happens to children in Ember when they turn twelve?
They receive their jobs
Where does Lina live in Ember?
Next to the Pipeworks
What is Lina's initial reaction to finding the chewed-up paper?
She gives it to her grandmother
What does Lina do when she can't find the person, she's supposed to deliver the message to?
Takes it to the mayor's office
What was the main purpose of the Instructions in The City of Ember?
To guide people out of Ember when needed
What powers the city of Ember?
A generator system
What worries the citizens of Ember most in this chapter?
Food shortages
Where does Lina store the pieces of paper she finds?
Under her mattress
What color are the messenger jackets in Ember?
Red