Why is the work of scythes necessary?

people are immortal which still creates issues with population and sustainability

the earth is still limited in the number of people it can hold

Scythes are trained ...

in all physical, mental, and educational aspects of life.

in weaponry, poisons, and Bokator

in philosophy, history, and chemistry.

mental acuity, journaling, and art.

Why does the Scythedom hold conclaves?

To resolve disputes, review policy, and mourn the lives they took

To worship Scythe Goddard and his flock.

To discuss the way Scythes glean

What authority is over the Scythedom?

They are the world's only self-governing body.

They are under the Thunderhead's rule.

The President rules the Scythedom.

Scythedom immunity ...

is activated by kissing a scythe's ring

is a special meeting place for Scythes

is a disease only Scythes suffer from

Citra and Rowan agreed to be apprentices because

in the end, their choices stemmed from family issues, good or bad.

their families did not care about their choice.

the safety of their families was a concern.

their families thought it was a good idea.

The Scythes must keep a journal because ...

they must keep records of the gleaned to remember.

future scythes can learn from them.

they need to remember the one's who have been given immunity.

What is significant about the year 2042?

It was the year that the “cloud” evolved into the Thunderhead

It was the year that the scythes were formed

It was the year that Curie and Faraday became scythes

How are the scythes able to “bend” the rules?

The language of the commandments is vague enough to allow the scythes to interpret them differently.

The scythes follow the rules exactly as written.

The language of the commandments is too specific.

Some scythes choose to follow some of the rules but purposely disobey others.

Which commandment was the 4 scythes on the plane most obviously “bending” based on their appearance?

#8 – Thou shalt claim no earthly possessions, save thy robes, ring, and journal.

#4 – Thou shalt kill the beloved of those who resist.

#6 – Thou shalt lead an exemplary life in word and deed, and keep a journal of each and every day.

#10 – Thou shalt be beholden to no laws beyond these.

When the man with the family fought his gleaning, what consequence should Faraday have enforced?

Commandment #4 requires Faraday to glean his wife and 2 children.

Commandment #6 requires Faraday to keep a journal of the gleaning.

Commandment #8 requires Faraday to give the man immunity.

Commandment #10 requires Faraday to lie and grant the man’s family immunity.

What was the “slight stipulation” that Xenocrates allowed being put in place?

The winner between Citra and Rowan will be required to glean the loser.

All scythes will now be required to have two competing apprentices.

Faraday will no longer be allowed to have 2 apprentices and must limit himself to only one apprentice.

No scythe will be allowed to have more than one apprentice at any time.

Which of the sentences below best supports that Rowan hasn’t lost his sense of decency and compassion.

A. He tries to save many people from being gleaned.

B. He guards the exit during the gleaning.

C. He is becoming a killing machine.

D. He overhears Volta sobbing in his room.

The Thunderhead was able to communicate with Citra because it found a loophole. Which is the best description of the loophole?

She is in a “deadish” state and it activated a small corner of her cortex to hold consciousness.

Citra woke up and quit her apprenticeship.

Xenocrates gave the Thunderhead permission to talk with Citr

The Thunderhead asked Citra’s parents for custody of Citra.

Anastasia ends her journal with the implication that Rowan is Scythe Lucifer. Which sentence supports this implication the best?

“And if ever Scythe Lucifer comes my way, I hope he’ll see me as one of the good ones. The way he once did.

“For now I must give all my attention to gleaning with compassion and conscience, with the hopes that it will help our perfect world stay perfect.”

“It was never my desire to be scythe. I suppose that might make me a good one.”

“He is not an ordained scythe. And yet people have started to call him Scythe Lucifer.”

Which sentence best illustrates that Rowan is still romanticizing his relationship with Citra?

“He stole a few glances at Citra...she looked radiant to him.”

“Rowan ate with rare gluttony that morning, for once allowing himself to fully sate his appetite.”

“Luckily for Rowan, his heart had grown so cold, its fracturing could not hurt him anymore.”

The Thunderhead sent Citra to the Chilargentine region to _______________.

take her away from the corruption of Xenocrates

separate her from Rowan and his interference of the competition

become an apprentice to Faraday

What was Citra’s final test?

Kill her brother, Ben, with a knife

Win the competition and glean Rowan

Tell the truth about the worst thing she has ever done

Which commandment did Curie and Faraday theoretically break?

#9 – Thou shalt have neither spouse nor spawn.

#4 – Thou shalt kill the beloved of those who resist.

#10 – Thou shalt be beholden to no laws beyond these.

Scythe Novel Review

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English

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7th - 12th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.7.1, RL.11-12.9, RI.7.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What does the color of a Scythe's robe say about him or her?

Life choice

Personality

Age

Rank

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What did "the cloud" evolve into?

the storm

the lightning

the thunderhead

the star

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What security measure did Scythe Faraday put on his ring?

boils

poison

burning

frostbite

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.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.9A

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.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

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.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Scythe Novel Review

36 questions

What does the color of a Scythe's robe say about him or her?

What did "the cloud" evolve into?

What security measure did Scythe Faraday put on his ring?

What was the reason the High Blade gave to Citra and Rowan about Scythe Faraday's gleaning of himself?

Who became Citra's NEW mentor Scythe?

Which Scythe like to kill massive amounts of people instead of just one?

What horrible thing did Citra do in the past?

What did Rowan do to make sure he did not win the first fight against Citra during Conclave?

How many times did Scythe Faraday use each weapon he he owns?

What is the name of martial arts that Scythes learn?

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