Scythe Plot Quiz

What is the primary duty of a Scythe in the world of the novel?

• To heal people

• To educate the youth

• To glean individuals to control the population

• To govern the cities

Why are Citra and Rowan chosen as Scythe apprentices?

• Because they demonstrated exceptional bravery

• They volunteered for the position

• They were randomly selected

• Because they showed compassion in the face of difficult decisions

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What is the "Thunderhead"?

• A weapon used by Scythes

• The governing AI that manages the world except for the Scythedom

• A secret society opposing the Scythes

• A natural disaster that occurs annually

What happens during a Scythe's conclave?

• Scythes gather to select new apprentices

• Scythes compete in physical challenges

• Scythes discuss and vote on new laws

• Scythes share their gleaning quotas

How does a person become immune to being gleaned?

• By defeating a Scythe in combat

• Through a lottery system

• By being granted immunity by a Scythe

• By completing a pilgrimage

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What is the main conflict between Scythe Faraday and Scythe Goddard?

• Faraday believes in the random selection of gleaning, while Goddard believes in targeting the weak.

• Faraday wants to abolish the Scythedom, while Goddard wants to expand it.

• Faraday believes in compassion, while Goddard enjoys the act of gleaning.

• Faraday is against the use of technology in gleaning, while Goddard embraces it.

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What significant choice does Citra make during her apprenticeship?

• She decides to leave the Scythedom

• She chooses to glean her own brother

• She refuses to glean anyone

• She challenges Scythe Goddard's philosophy

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How does Rowan change by the end of the novel?

• He becomes a Scythe

• He leaves the Scythedom and joins the Thunderhead

• He takes on the mantle of Scythe Lucifer, targeting corrupt Scythes

• He becomes an advocate for the abolition of the Scythedom

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What is the outcome of the final conclave in the novel?

• Citra is named a full Scythe and Rowan is banished

• Both Citra and Rowan are named full Scythes

• Citra and Rowan are both banished from the Scythedom

• The Scythedom is disbanded

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What role does the Thunderhead play in the resolution of the novel?

• It intervenes to stop the corrupt practices within the Scythedom

• It remains neutral, as it cannot interfere in Scythe affairs

• It supports Scythe Goddard's vision for the future

• It is destroyed, leading to chaos

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