City of Ember Ch. 16 Review

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How does the setting of the Singing celebration contribute to the plot of Chapter 16?

It gives Lina a chance to explain the way out of Ember to the entire city.

It shows how much the people of Ember enjoy the mayor’s leadership.

It helps Lina understand why the guards are chasing her.

It creates a crowded, noisy scene that helps Lina escape without being seen.

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Select two ways Lina’s perspective is developed by the author.

Lina watches the mayor settle into his chair, which shows she admires his powerful position.

Lina cries when the guards catch her, which shows she believes escaping is impossible.

Lina refuses to hide on the roof, which shows she is determined to prove her strength.

Lina calls the mayor’s words “hogwash,” which shows she is bold enough to stand up to authority.

Lina feels sadness while listening to the songs, which shows she is unsure about leaving Ember.

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Read this sentence from Chapter 16:
“She felt her heart move at that moment, every year. The sound would rise in waves around her like water, almost as if it could lift her off the ground.”
What effect does the simile have on the passage?

It shows how frightened Lina is of the loud singing.

It shows that Lina wants to hide from the people below.

It explains how the blackout started during the Singing.

It emphasizes how powerful and emotional the music of Ember feels to her.

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Part A: Which statement best expresses a theme of Chapter 16?

People should always follow the rules to stay safe.

Working together makes difficult tasks easier.

Stand up for what you believe even when others disagree.

Sometimes courage requires taking risks to help others.

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Part B: Which detail from Chapter 16 best supports your answer in Part A?

“The guards marched Lina up the steps of the Gathering Hall.”

“The mayor wriggled slightly from side to side, wedging himself more firmly into the chair.”

She bent her face into her hands… How could she go away from Ember and leave Poppy behind?”

“She felt the urge to run and meet him and find the way out of Ember, to the new place."

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Complete the table to show whether each detail develops Lina’s perspective, the mayor’s perspective, or both.

	Lina	Mayor	Both
“Curiosity… a dangerous quality. Unhealthy.” (p. 217)
“Ember, as you know,” the mayor went on, “is in a time of difficulty." (p. 217)
"But I haven't done anything wrong!" (p. 215)

City of Ember Ch. 16 Review

How does the setting of the Singing celebration contribute to the plot of Chapter 16?

Select two ways Lina’s perspective is developed by the author.

Read this sentence from Chapter 16:“She felt her heart move at that moment, every year. The sound would rise in waves around her like water, almost as if it could lift her off the ground.”What effect does the simile have on the passage?

Part A: Which statement best expresses a theme of Chapter 16?

Part B: Which detail from Chapter 16 best supports your answer in Part A?

Complete the table to show whether each detail develops Lina’s perspective, the mayor’s perspective, or both.

How does the setting of the Singing celebration contribute to the plot of Chapter 16?

Select two ways Lina’s perspective is developed by the author.

Read this sentence from Chapter 16:“She felt her heart move at that moment, every year. The sound would rise in waves around her like water, almost as if it could lift her off the ground.”What effect does the simile have on the passage?

Part A: Which statement best expresses a theme of Chapter 16?

Part B: Which detail from Chapter 16 best supports your answer in Part A?

Complete the table to show whether each detail develops Lina’s perspective, the mayor’s perspective, or both.

Read this sentence from Chapter 16:
“She felt her heart move at that moment, every year. The sound would rise in waves around her like water, almost as if it could lift her off the ground.”
What effect does the simile have on the passage?

Read this sentence from Chapter 16:
“She felt her heart move at that moment, every year. The sound would rise in waves around her like water, almost as if it could lift her off the ground.”
What effect does the simile have on the passage?