Human Skills and Scythe Examination Insights

The transcript explores a world where death is controlled by gleaning. Scythe Curie examines apprentices with a single question, testing their moral and ethical reasoning. Citra and Rowan face personal challenges and a controversial proposal that pits them against each other. The narrative concludes with reflections on the Thunderhead, a powerful AI that remains silent to the Scythes.

What is the current chance of a person being gleaned within the next 100 years?

• 5%

• 0.1%

• 1%

• 10%

What is the maximum biological age that most Scythes set themselves back to?

• 50 years

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 60 years

What is the speculation about human skills in a millennium?

• Humans will focus only on technology.

• Humans will lose interest in arts.

• Humans will be Renaissance children skilled in arts and sciences.

• Humans will be less skilled due to technology.

What was the initial expectation of Citra and Rowan regarding their examination location?

• A large auditorium

• A public square

• An outdoor arena

• A quiet room elsewhere in the building

What was Scythe Curie's method of examination for the apprentices?

• A written test

• A group discussion

• Multiple choice questions

• A single question for each apprentice

What was Citra's response to Scythe Curie's question about the worst thing she had done?

• She admitted to stealing.

• She confessed to lying.

• She said she had never done anything wrong.

• She mentioned tripping a girl down the stairs.

What was Rowan's response when asked about his greatest fear?

• He feared failure.

• He feared losing loved ones.

• He claimed to fear nothing.

• He feared the future.

What was the proposed stipulation for the apprentices by Scythe Rand?

• The winner would receive a special award.

• The winner would have to glean the loser.

• The winner would become a mentor.

• The winner would be exempt from future tests.

What was Scythe Faraday's reaction to the proposed stipulation?

• He was indifferent.

• He suggested an alternative.

• He supported it.

• He objected strongly.

What is the Thunderhead's role in the lives of Scythes?

• It remains silent and non-interfering.

• It acts as a mentor.

• It dictates their actions.

• It provides emotional support.