Scythe parts 1 and 2
Authored by Jennifer Devoe
English
7th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on the dystopian novel "Scythe" by Neal Shustain, specifically covering plot elements, character development, and world-building concepts from the first two sections of the book. The content is appropriate for middle school students in grades 7-8, as it requires comprehension of complex narrative structures, character motivations, and the ability to analyze a sophisticated dystopian society where death has been conquered and specially trained individuals called Scythes must control population growth through selective killing or "gleaning." Students need strong reading comprehension skills to understand the intricate details of this futuristic world, including the political structure of the Scythedom, the moral complexities faced by apprentice Scythes Citra and Rowan, and the various philosophical approaches different Scythes take toward their deadly responsibilities. The questions assess students' ability to recall specific plot points, understand character relationships, and grasp the ethical dilemmas presented in this complex fictional society. Created by Jennifer Devoe, an English teacher who teaches grades 7-12. This comprehension quiz serves as an excellent tool for checking student understanding of key plot developments and world-building elements in the early chapters of "Scythe." Teachers can use this assessment as a formative evaluation after students complete the assigned reading sections, ensuring they grasp essential details before progressing further into the novel. The quiz works effectively as a warm-up activity to begin class discussions about the moral implications of the Scythe system, as homework to reinforce reading assignments, or as a review tool before more comprehensive assessments. This type of detailed comprehension check supports students in developing close reading skills and attention to textual details that will enhance their overall analysis of the novel's themes. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.1 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.1, which require students to cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What did "the cloud" evolve into?
the storm
the lightning
the thunderhead
the star
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.8.5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What security measure did Scythe Faraday put on his ring?
boils
poison
burning
frostbite
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What was the reason the High Blade gave to Citra and Rowan about Scythe Faraday's gleaning of himself?
too much pressure
overwhelming guilt
he slipped
to save Citra & Rowan
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.W.7.9A
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who became Citra's NEW mentor Scythe?
Goddard
Curie
Faraday
Xenocrates
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.K.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which Scythe like to kill massive amounts of people instead of just one?
Curie
Xenocrates
Goddard
Volta
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What horrible thing did Citra do in the past?
Stabbed a cat to put it out of misery.
Pushed a classmate into the road.
Accidentally poisoned her grandmother
Threw a classmate in front of a train.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How many times did Scythe Faraday use each weapon he he owns?
Once
Ten
One hundred
He doesn't keep track.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
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