Citra and the Scythe's Encounter

In a world where death is controlled by scythes, a scythe visits the Terranova family, causing fear and anxiety. The scythe, named Faraday, is there to glean a neighbor but grants the family immunity for a year. The visit prompts reflection on the nature of life and death in a society where natural death no longer exists.

What was Citra doing when the scythe arrived?

• Reading a book

• Solving an algebra problem

• Cooking dinner

• Watching TV

How did Citra's mother react when she saw the scythe?

• She stood immobile

• She fainted

• She screamed

• She ran away

What color was the scythe's robe?

• Black

• Red

• Ivory

• Blue

What did the scythe request from the family?

• A book

• Money

• A meal

• A place to stay

Who did the scythe introduce himself as?

• Scythe Faraday

• Scythe Volta

• Scythe Goddard

• Scythe Curie

What was the scythe's view on the importance of individuals in society?

• Everyone is equally important

• Some people are more important

• Everyone is equally useless

• Only the rich are important

What did the scythe offer to Citra's mother?

• A job

• A gift

• Immunity from gleaning

• A new house

What did Citra do with the knife after the scythe left?

• Gave it to her father

• Used it

• Threw it away

• Kept it