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Scythe Quiz - Neal Shuterman
Scythe Quiz - Neal Shuterman
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A quiz to check understanding of the Neal Shuterman Novel The Scythe.
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1
Why are Citra and Rowan chosen as Scythe apprentices?
They volunteered to become Scythes
They showed moral discomfort with death, which is valued in a Scythe
They were chosen randomly by a computer
They come from families with a Scythe tradition
2
What is unique about the Thunderhead?
It is an alien intelligence
It controls people’s thoughts
It governs everything except Scythes
It leads the Scythedom
3
Citra is accused of murder and must flee to avoid being gleaned.
False
True
4
Who is Scythe Faraday?
The leader of the Thunderhead
A rogue Scythe who abuses power
The antagonist of the novel
A mentor figure who initially trains Citra and Rowan
5
Citra chooses her Scythe name based on a historical figure known for survival and compassion.
False
True
6
Which of these traits best describes Scythe Goddard?
Ruthless and power-hungry
Peaceful and philosophical
Humble and wise
Shy and nervous
7
Citra takes on the name Scythe Curie after her apprenticeship.
True
False
8
The Thunderhead is allowed to interfere with Scythe matters.
True
False
9
What is the name of the governing artificial intelligence in the book?
The Nexus
The Archive
The Thunderhead
The Core
10
Rowan eventually joins Scythe Goddard and agrees with his views.
False
True
11
Rowan eventually becomes a rogue Scythe who kills corrupt Scythes.
False
True
12
Scythe Goddard believes in mass gleanings and cruelty.
False
True
13
What is the main role of a Scythe in the world of the novel?
To glean people in order to control population
To serve as a political leader
To maintain technological systems
To fight off invading armies
14
Scythe Curie is known as the "Grandmother of Death" and is feared for her cruelty.
True
False
15
What twist occurs in the apprenticeship of Citra and Rowan?
Only one will become a Scythe, and must glean the other
Both must join Scythe Goddard's crew
They must kill their mentor
They escape the Scythedom
