City Of Ember Comprehension Quiz 5 (Ch.8-9)

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    What did Doon do after his work was finished?     

    • Played cards
    • Raced salamanders
    • Explored the tunnels
    • Slept
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This quiz assesses comprehension of chapters 8 and 9 in 'City of Ember'. It tests understanding of character actions, specific events, and thematic elements, enhancing critical reading skills relevant to the plot.

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  • 2. 

    What did Doon think of the document?  .

    • Doon thought the document was important.

    • Doon wasn't interested in the document.

    • Doon thought Lina should just throw the document away.

    Correct Answer
    A. Doon thought the document was important.
    Explanation
    Doon's belief that the document was important indicates that he valued its significance and relevance. This suggests that he saw potential value or usefulness in the document, possibly in terms of providing important information or insights. His perspective contrasts with the other options, as he did not perceive it as unimportant or something to be discarded.

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  • 3. 

    Doon took Lina inside the Pipeworks to _____.  

    • The wall of carvings

    • The locked door

    • See the generator

    Correct Answer
    A. The locked door
    Explanation
    Doon took Lina inside the Pipeworks to find the locked door.

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  • 4. 

    Using context clues determine which creature Doon found in the tunnels? His father had been at least a little bit right: there were interesting things in the Pipeworks if you paid attention. Already he had found three new crawling creatures; a black beetle the size of a pinhead, a moth with furry wings, and the best of all, a creature with a soft, shiny body and a small, spiral-patterned shell on its back. Just after he found this one, while he was sitting on the floor watching in fascination as the creature crept up his arm, a couple of workers came by and saw him. They burst into laughter. "It's bug-boy!" one of them said. "He's collecting bugs for his lunch!" Enraged, Doon jumped up and shouted at them. His sudden motion made the creature fall off his arm to the ground, and Doon felt a crunch beneath his foot. The laughing workers didn't notice - they tossed a few more taunts at him and walked on - but Doon knew instantly what he's done. He lifted his foot and looked at the squashed mess underneath.

    • Snail

    • Rat

    • Chicken

    • Ant

    Correct Answer
    A. Snail
    Explanation
    Based on the passage, Doon found a creature with a soft, shiny body and a small, spiral-patterned shell on its back. This description matches that of a snail. Additionally, when the workers saw Doon with the creature, they referred to him as "bug-boy" and joked about him collecting bugs for lunch. This suggests that the creature he found was indeed a snail, a type of bug-like creature.

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  • 5. 

    Doon went to the library to look up ____.        

    • Generators

    • Fire

    • Insects

    • Maps of the city

    Correct Answer
    A. Fire
    Explanation
    Doon went to the library to look up fire. This suggests that Doon had a specific interest or need for information about fire, possibly related to research, safety, or a specific project. Going to the library indicates that Doon wanted to access reliable and comprehensive information on the topic.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these statements from Chapter 9 states an opinion?  

    • The river goes through the Pipeworks.

    • To Lina, this sounded far less interesting than an undiscovered city, but she didn’t say so.

    • Doon led her up the path beside the water.

    • Lina stopped at home the next day long enough to change out of her messenger jacket.

    Correct Answer
    A. To Lina, this sounded far less interesting than an undiscovered city, but she didn’t say so.
    Explanation
    The statement "To Lina, this sounded far less interesting than an undiscovered city, but she didn’t say so" states an opinion because it expresses Lina's personal perspective and preference regarding the river and an undiscovered city.

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  • 7. 

    When Doon couldn't find any useful information about fires, he read about __________.     

    • Furniture repair

    • Canning fruits

    • The meaning of words and phrases

    • Fun things to do with string

    Correct Answer
    A. The meaning of words and phrases
    Explanation
    When Doon couldn't find any useful information about fires, he read about the meaning of words and phrases. This suggests that Doon was looking for information related to fires and was unable to find any. As a result, he decided to shift his focus to reading about the meaning of words and phrases instead. This implies that Doon was trying to broaden his knowledge and explore other subjects that could potentially be useful in his search for information about fires.

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  • 8. 

    Another title for Chapter 9 could be ______.

    • The Wild River Ride

    • Lina and Doon Team Up to Solve the Mystery

    • The Fight with the Mystery Man

    Correct Answer
    A. Lina and Doon Team Up to Solve the Mystery
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that another possible title for Chapter 9 could be "Lina and Doon Team Up to Solve the Mystery." This implies that in Chapter 9, Lina and Doon, the main characters, join forces to unravel a mystery. This title indicates that the chapter will focus on their collaboration and their efforts to solve the unknown.

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  • 9. 

    What did Lina and Doon see on the other side of the locked door?  

    • They saw a tunnel leading out of Ember.

    • They saw a supply closet full of needed materials for Ember.

    • They were unable to get inside.

    Correct Answer
    A. They were unable to get inside.
    Explanation
    Lina and Doon were unable to get inside the locked door, so they did not see anything on the other side.

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  • 10. 

    At the end of Chapter 9 Doon and Lina can best be described as what?

    • exhausted

    • angry

    • puzzled

    • excited

    Correct Answer
    A. puzzled
    Explanation
    At the end of Chapter 9, Doon and Lina can be best described as puzzled. This can be inferred from the information given in the chapter, where they encounter new and confusing situations that leave them unsure and perplexed.

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  • 11. 

    Which statement is an example of a cause and effect relationship?    

    • When they came up out of the Pipeworks, they stripped off their boots and slickers and hurried out into Plummer Square, where they flopped down on the bench and burst into furious talk.

    • And in a minute, they heard a thump and click – the door closing, the lock turning - and footsteps once again, this time quick.

    • Doon thought the room could be a storage room with some special tools in it.

    • Because the instructions had the word Pipeworks, Doon and Lina began their search in the Pipeworks.

    Correct Answer
    A. Because the instructions had the word Pipeworks, Doon and Lina began their search in the Pipeworks.
    Explanation
    The given statement "Because the instructions had the word Pipeworks, Doon and Lina began their search in the Pipeworks" is an example of a cause and effect relationship. The cause is the presence of the word "Pipeworks" in the instructions, and the effect is that Doon and Lina started their search in the Pipeworks. The cause (the word Pipeworks) directly leads to the effect (starting the search in the Pipeworks).

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  • 12. 

    The books in the library _____.    

    • Contained useful information the Builders thought the people needed to know

    • Were printed over 300 years earlier

    • Were bound together with string and paperclips

    Correct Answer
    A. Were bound together with string and paperclips
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the books in the library were bound together with string and paperclips. This implies that the books were not properly organized or maintained, as string and paperclips are not typical methods of binding books.

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  • 13. 

    What question does Chapter 9 answer?

    • What is behind the locked door?

    • How big is the river?

    • Who was in the Pipeworks with Lina and Doon after work?

    • What does Doon like to draw?

    Correct Answer
    A. How big is the river?
    Explanation
    Chapter 9 answers the question "How big is the river?" because it provides information about the river's size, which may be important for the characters or the plot.

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