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Jeanne DuPrauThe People of Sparks
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Multiple Choice
1. What causes the major conflict between the people of Sparks and the people of Ember?
A) The lack of intelligence in Ember
B) The disorganization of Sparks
C) The loss of technology by Sparks
D) The scarcity of resources
2. What adjective best describes the characters of Lina and Doon?
A) Abrasive
B) Inquisitive
C) Trouble-making
D) Riotous
3. Which of the following plot scenarios best represents the novel’s theme of Arbitrary Divisions to Create “Us” and “Them” in the communities?
A) The people of Ember and Sparks work together to eliminate the fire.
B) Tick works against the people of Sparks by spreading falsehoods.
C) The people of Sparks are prejudiced against the way the Emberites dress.
D) Lina and Maddy abandon Caspar’s fruitless mission as a treasure seeker.
4. How does Lina’s character change throughout the course of the novel?
A) She learns her place as the doctor’s housekeeper.
B) She becomes friends with Doon.
C) She recognizes her purpose apart from the Emberites.
D) She overcomes her fear and helps others.
5. Why is it ironic that the people of Sparks refer to the people of Ember as “cavepeople”?
A) The clothing of the people of Sparks is more archaic.
B) The people of Ember had better technology.
C) Those who lived in Ember have better communication skills.
D) The people of Sparks stir up trouble for the Emberites.
