Scythes
Gleans
Life of an Intern
The Conclave
100

Why do they have scythes?

Because people no longer die naturally, Scythes exist to control population by permanently ending lives. This act is called gleaning.

100

When Rowan is to pick the next person to Glean, how does he decide from the final four he narrows it down too?

The guy had messy hair

100

What do Rowan and Citra wear to identify themselves as apprentices?

Bright Green Armbands

100

Name two purposes of a conclave

Resolve disputes, review policies, mourn lives lost, and test apprentices

200

What happens when you kiss a Scythe’s ring?

Immunity

200

Who is allowed to perform a glean?

Only Scythes

200

Why does Scythe Faraday eat dinner with Citra’s family?

He was hungry

200

What does Rowan say he fears above all else?

Nothing

300

What happens if someone besides Scythe Faraday wears his ring?

Their finger will be cold and frostbitten

300

What is the name of the girl that is allowed to live in the food court?

Esme

300

Why does Rowan prevent Citra from meeting Tyger?

He has a crush on Citra and doesn’t want her to like like Tyger

300

What question is Citra asked at the conclave?

What’s the worst thing you have ever done?

400

What is Scythedom?

  • The Scythedom is an independent organization of scythes.

400

How is Bradford Killed?

A drowning

400

What is Thunderhead?

  • highly advanced, sentient artificial intelligence that governs and  manages all aspects of society

400

What does the Conclave decide on at the end of the meeting for Citra and Rowan?

The winner will glean the loser.

500

What color robe does Scythe Faraday wear?

Ivory

500

How do they glean Mrs. Becker?

A pill

500

What did Citra have to do every night?

Bring Scythe Faraday his glass of milk

500

Who is the High Blade?

He is the most powerful man in the MidMerican Scythedom. He presides over conclave. His name is High Blade Xenocrates.