The Waiting Room
Describe 3 things about the waiting room.
What is dark, silent, and isolating
How does Kate’s past influence her resourcefulness and independence?
Raised by the circus after losing her father, she’s self-reliant.
Why does Sticky struggle with self-confidence despite his intelligence?
His parents abandoned him, making him feel unworthy of success.
What do Executives wear?
What is navy blue pants and navy blue shirt
Why did Sticky get sent to the Waiting Room
What is cheating
Why does Constance resist authority, and how does this benefit the group?
Her stubbornness helps her resist the Whisperer’s mind control.
What role do the Executives play in maintaining order at the Institute?
They enforce Mr. Curtain’s rules, intimidate students, and oversee punishments.
Why do the Executives refuse to reveal what happens inside the Waiting Room?
What is: It increases its power as a psychological weapon
Why does Reynie initially find the experience of using the Whisperer comforting, and how does this contrast with its true purpose
It feels soothing but is actually a tool for manipulation.
What is the true purpose of the Institute?
To recruit and brainwash gifted children for Mr. Curtain’s plans.
How do the Executives differ from the Messengers in status and authority?
Executives command Messengers and directly assist Mr. Curtain’s plans.
What weakness in the Whisperer does the Mysterious Benedict Society exploit to stop Mr. Curtain.
They overload it by creating conflicting thoughts, disrupting its function.
How does Mr. Curtain maintain control over students at the Institute? Provide 3 ways.
Through fear, competition, and the threat of the Waiting Room.
What personal weakness does Mr. Benedict struggle with, and how does it affect him?
Narcolepsy, triggered by strong emotions, makes him vulnerable at crucial moments.
What trait do most Executives share that makes them dangerous?
They are ruthless, unquestioning, and blindly loyal to Mr. Curtain.