From Your Reading Guide
Grammar Review
Characterization
Important Plot Details
100

The name of a group of scythes.

An elegy of scythes.

100

Where is the capital missing?

The main scythe character is scythe Faraday.

The second "scythe" should be capitalized.
100

Describe the characteristic Citra is best known for.

A quick temper.

100

How has the conflict between Rowan and Citra escalated?

The winner will have to glean the other.

200

Why does Goddard make up an accusation against him?

To take the wind out of anyone who opposes him -- no one will want to look like the anonymous complainer

200

Where should the comma go?

Rowan was tired so he went to sleep.

Between "tired" and "so"

200

Describe what characteristic Rowan is best known for.

Kind and compassionate

200

Who does Scythe Goddard take from the food court?

Esme

300

Why does Faraday lie about the man who breaks his jaw?

So he won't have to glean the man's family.

300

Where does the semicolon go?

Citra and Rowan studied hard for the Vernal Conclave the test was given by Scythe Curie.

Between "Conclave" and "the"

300

This type of character changes from the start of the story to the end. The opposite of a static character.

Dynamic

300

What does Citra lie about in her test?

The worst thing she's ever done.

400

Why does Faraday allow Citra to attend her aunt's wedding?

To experience the isolation she will feel as a scythe.

400

Identify the subject of this sentence.


Rowan failed his test on purpose to protect Citra.

Rowan

400

This type of character has many attributes and we know a lot about them. The opposite of flat.

Round

400

Whose journal entries have we read from (Hint: there are two)

Curie and Goddard

500

How does the thunderhead interact with people vs. scythes

The thunderhead speaks to everyone but scythes.

500

What is the verb in the sentence?


Scythe Goddard likes to glean for pleasure.

"likes" or "likes to glean"

500
Use a simile to describe the scythes at the Vernal Conclave
The scythes are like __________


or


The scythes are as _________ as _________

500

List the 3 of the scythe's commandments (bonus points for the other 10)

Thou shalt kill

Thou shalt kill without bias, bigotry, or malice of forethought

Granting 1 year immunity to loved ones and anyone deemed worthy

Thou shalt kill the family of those who resist

You shall be a scythe until the end of your days and your family will have immunity as long as you are alive

You will live an exemplary life and keep a journal

You may not kill any other scythes except yourself

You will have no possessions except your robe, ring, and journal

You will have to spouse or kids

No other laws apply to you

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