Plot Development
How do the three main protagonists first end up together?
Define strain.
Difficult, pained, a struggle.
How did Connor discover his unwind orders?
He found the orders by accident in his father's office.
What instrument does Risa play?
Piano
What was Lev's party all about?
It was his tithing party.
What is Lev's ultimate plan when he wakes up tied to a tree?
He plans to gain Connor & Risa's trust and then turn them in the first chance he gets.
Define inflammatory.
intending to cause anger or frustration
What color are Connor's eyes?
Brown
How does Risa feel about Connor by the end of the section?
She kind of likes him, but also doesn't fully trust him.
Who is unhappy at Lev's tithing party and causes a scene?
His older brother Marcus.
What happened to the juvey-cop who tracked Connor, Lev, and Risa down?
Connor shoots him with his own tranq gun.
Define prospect.
Upcoming possibility
How does Connor treat Lev after kidnapping him?
He tries to protect him even though he finds him annoying and suspicious.
What excuse does the tribunal give for unwinding Risa?
They felt that she's reached her potential and cannot improve further.
What color are Lev's eyes?
Icy blue
What signs of civilization does the trio come across as they walk through the woods?
Food wrappers and trash
Define revulsion.
disgust and disdain
What does Connor initially think of Risa?
He thinks she's a natural beauty, but is also condescending.
How many mistakes does Risa make when playing the piano during the evaluation recital?
Five
What does Lev think about Risa and Connor?
He thinks they're crazed maniacs.
How did Connor & Risa test Lev's loyalty?
They pretended to argue and become "distracted" to see if he'd run while they weren't looking.
Define conspicuous.
uncomfortably obvious
What was the classmate's name that Connor watched get arrested right before his eyes?
Andy Jameson
Who did Risa reference when she thought about all the people willingly going to their unwinding on the bus?
Samson Ward
Why is Lev confused when Pastor Dan tells him to run?
He isn't sure if Pastor Dan is telling him to run from the unwinds or his own unwinding. OR Pastor Dan made him question his whole religion and identity as a tithe.