"The Testing" Chapter 2 Review

Why did Dad not inform citizens Zeen actually made the potato improvement?

• The magistrate asked Dad to change his announcement and not let anyone know.

• Dad wanted to his community to be proud of him- not his son.

• Dad has an illness that causes him to forget the truth.

• Dad helped Zeen, so it made sense to take full credit.

Why is Cia terrified of applying to work in Tosu City or another colony?

• There is no option to work or live in another colony.

• Cia is concerned about leaving her family and not being able to help grow crops.

• Only two applicants who applied were offered positions. She does not want to be let down again.

• Cia does not have the money right now to move.

Since Cia does not want to work for her dad, where does her mom instruct her to go for a job?

• Cia has no choice. She has to work with her dad.

• Cia is to meet with the magistrate about job openings in other communities.

• Cia is to go meet with the Tosu City official to find out why she was not selected.

• Cia is to go meet with Kip Drysten about an opening on his farm.

Cia's brother comes rushing to her and lets her know she needs to report to the magistrate's house. Why did she need to do this?

• Michal Gallen, a Tosu City official, is there to let Cia know she is going to become the next magistrate.

• Michal Gallen, a Tosu City official, is there to let 4 students know they have been selected for The Testing.

• Michal Gallen, a Tosu City official, is there to let Cia know why she was not selected.

• Michal Gallen, a Tosu City official, is there to let Cia know she has to move to another colony.

Who did not want to go to The Testing?

• Cia

• Zandri

• Tomas

• Malachi

If selected, is there any choice in participating The Testing?

• Yes

• No

If someone were chosen for The Testing and did not go, what would the punishment be?

• The citizen would go to jail for life.

• The citizen would have to pay a $100,000 fine.

• The citizen would be accused of treason and the most common punishment is death.

• The citizen would be kicked out of the colony and forced to live in an uninhabitable area.

What are testing candidates NOT allowed to bring?

• Candidates cannot bring books or papers because they cannot have an advantage over others.

• Candidates cannot bring pictures of their family members. They must immediately forget about their family.

• Candidates cannot bring their own clothing. This will be provided to them.

• Candidates cannot bring any food due to allergies of other candidates.