Death-Cast
What is the last day called for people who’ve been told they have a day to live?
their End Day
What did Rufus Emeterio want to do when he grew up?
Travel the world taking pictures
What instrument does Mateo play?
Piano
Which Pluto is described as “six feet tall, black, and close to two hundred pounds”?
Malcolm Anthony
In what month does the story take place?
September
What character abides by: “Rule number one of one: Deckers are no longer people.”
Andrea Donohue
Why is Rufus mad that Death-Cast called at 1am?
Most people get called closer to midnight, and if he had known then, he wouldn’t have wasted time jumping Peck
What special role does Mateo play in Lidia’s life?
He’s the godfather of Lidia’s one-year old daughter, Penny
What quirk does Tagoe have?
His neck twitches
“aurora borealis” is the name for what in the story?
Delilah’s haircolor choice of pink, purple, green, and blue after she broke off her engagement to Victor
How does Rufus know it’s Death-Cast calling?
Death-Cast uses a unique ringtone that everyone knows
What is Rufus’s regular meal at the Cannon Cafe?
French toast and sweet potato fries
What is Mateo’s favorite time of day?
Mornings
Which beverage is Malcolm’s favorite drink?
Pepsi
When Rufus tells Mateo the story of his family’s death, they are in Central Park near bronze statues of what characters?
Alice in Wonderland characters
What are the employees called at DeathCast who make the calls?
Heralds
Where was Rufus supposed to go in the fall, before his family died?
To Antioch University in Los Angeles, with his sister, Olivia
Where is Mateo’s family from (hint: he wished he’d gone to visit there to learn about his roots)?
Puerto Rico
Who took a picture of Rufus having a breakdown three days after he arrived at Pluto?
Malcolm
What is “The Veil”?
A video chat app that creates a stronger personal hot spot for anyone who’s somewhere with weak service
What year does the book take place?
2017
What did Rufus’s family do every year despite suffering many injuries?
Go skiing at Windham
Which Mario Kart character is Mateo?
Luigi
Who once played piano for Rufus at the white church he passed on his way home after getting the call?
Aimee
How many breaths does the average person take in a day, according to Mateo?
28,000