Scythe Chapters 5-7 Comprehension Quiz

What does Citra steal from Scythe Faraday in Chapter 5 that shows her resourcefulness?

• A map of all Scythes' locations

• A piece of his robe

• A scythe's ring

• A book from his private library

In Chapter 6, what specific action does Rowan take that demonstrates his growing commitment to his role as an apprentice?

• He volunteers for a difficult gleaning

• He secretly follows Scythe Faraday to learn more

• He practices gleaning techniques late into the night

• He confronts a group of disrespectful teenagers

What unusual request does a family make to Scythe Faraday in Chapter 7, and how does he respond?

• To glean their elderly patriarch; he refuses

• To spare their son; he grants a year's immunity

• To glean a neighbor causing them trouble; he declines

• To witness a gleaning; he allows it under strict conditions

How does Citra demonstrate her disagreement with Scythe Faraday's gleaning method in Chapter 5?

• By arguing with him in front of a potential glean

• By refusing to participate in a gleaning

• By suggesting an alternative method that is less painful

• By secretly warning the person to be gleaned

What revelation about the Scythedom shocks Rowan in Chapter 6?

• That Scythes are not chosen by the Thunderhead but by other Scythes

• That some Scythes enjoy gleaning

• That the Scythedom is planning to increase the gleaning quota

• That there is a faction within the Scythedom that opposes gleaning

In Chapter 7, what does Citra find in Scythe Faraday's library that changes her perspective on gleaning?

• A diary of a Scythe who regretted his gleanings

• A history book detailing the foundation of the Scythedom

• A philosophical treatise on the morality of gleaning

• A ledger with the names of all the people he has gleaned

What specific challenge does Rowan face in Chapter 6 that makes him question his ability to become a Scythe?

• He is unable to bring himself to practice gleaning on animals

• He fails a test on the history of the Scythedom

• He is asked to glean someone he has met before

• He witnesses a Scythe gleaning a child and is horrified

In Chapter 5, how does the public react when Scythe Faraday enters a public space?

• They applaud and cheer

• They quickly leave the area

• They try to touch his robe for luck

• They ask for autographs

What does Rowan find most difficult about his training in Chapter 6?

• The physical demands of combat training

• The emotional weight of learning about gleaning

• The complexity of Scythe law

• The isolation from his family and friends

In Chapter 7, how does Citra's approach to the gleaning simulation differ from Rowan's?

• Citra uses logic and strategy, while Rowan relies on strength

• Citra focuses on compassion, while Rowan focuses on efficiency

• Citra tries to find a loophole to avoid gleaning, while Rowan accepts it as inevitable

• Citra seeks guidance from Scythe Faraday, while Rowan tries to solve it on his own