Character Connections
Who is Mare Barrow’s best friend from her Red village?
Kilorn
What ability does Mare discover she has?
She can generate and control electricity (lightning powers).
What does the division between Reds and Silvers represent?
Social class inequality, the Reds working in poverty and Silvers living in luxury.
Why was Kilorn going to be conscripted?
His master, Cully, passed away.
Who says, “Power isn’t given, it’s taken”?
Evangeline
Who is Maven Calore?
The younger prince of Norta who manipulates others and later betrays Mare.
What happens when Mare uses her powers in public for the first time?
She shocks the crowd, exposing her powers and alarming the Silvers.
What is a recurring motif connected to Mare’s power?
Lightning, representing her unique abilities and power.
Who are the Red Fangs?
A group of Red rebels who help Mare and the Scarlet Guard with missions.
Who says, “I don’t know if I love him or the idea of him.”
Mare
Why does Mare mistrust Cal at first?
She is unsure if he truly cares for people outside the Silvers.
Why does Mare join the Scarlet Guard?
To fight against the Silvers and help the Red rebellion.
How is betrayal shown in the story?
Characters like Maven and Cal betray Mare’s trust.
What does Mare learn about her powers in later chapters?
She discovers she can manipulate electricity beyond just self-defense.
Which character is Mare referring to in the following quote? “He’s the only one I can count on without question.”
Kilorn
Who first notices that Mare’s powers are unusual?
Julian
What major betrayal happens involving Maven?
Maven pretends to be Mare’s ally but secretly manipulates events against her and the Reds.
Give an example of social inequality in the book.
Silvers live in luxurious palaces while Reds live in poverty.
What turning point shifts the balance of power between Reds and Silvers?
Mare publicly reveals her powers and joins the Scarlet Guard.
Which character says, “I’ve been forced to learn that sometimes survival means hiding your hand,” and what does it reveal about them?
Mare says this; it shows her awareness of the danger posed by the Silvers and her strategic thinking to protect herself and the Reds.
What event causes Mare to be taken from her home and brought to the Silver palace?
Cal arranged for Mare to have a position in the palace as a red servant.
Describe the events and significance of the first major battle between the Scarlet Guard and the Silvers.
The Scarlet Guard attacks a Silver convoy, Mare uses her lightning powers strategically, and this battle demonstrates the Reds’ growing strength and Mare’s importance as a leader.
How does Mare’s life change after discovering her powers?
She is taken from her home, forced to live among Silvers, and struggles to belong in their world.
What critical discovery does Mare make about Maven’s plan before the betrayal, and how does it affect the Scarlet Guard?
Mare discovers that Maven has been manipulating both the Reds and Silvers, secretly preparing to consolidate power; this foreshadows betrayal and forces the Scarlet Guard to rethink their strategy.
Which character says, “I’ve always known what I wanted, and I’ll take it, no matter the cost,” and how does this reflect their personality?
Maven says this; it reveals his manipulative and ambitious nature, foreshadowing his betrayal.