Plot
Citra and Rowan attend this gathering of the MidMerican Scythedom.
What is the Vernal Conclave?
Faraday warns Citra and Rowan to avoid Goddard and his followers. What does this show about Faraday?
What is that he is cautious and distrustful of corruption?
In the excerpt “entry vestibule,” define vestibule.
What is an entrance hall or lobby?
The Vernal Conclave is held in this city, formerly known as St. Louis.
What is Fulcrum City?
This scythe is known as the Grand Dame of Death.
Who is Scythe Curie?
During the Tolling of the Names, each scythe recites this many names.
What is ten?
Citra immediately distrusts Xenocrates because she believes his friendliness is insincere. What trait does she demonstrate?
What is perceptiveness or suspicion?
In the excerpt “large wooden rostrum,” define rostrum.
What is a raised platform used by a speaker or official?
Scythes gather in this entrance area before entering the meeting chamber.
What is the vestibule?
This High Blade presides over the Vernal Conclave.
Who is Xenocrates?
Scythe Curie asks Citra to describe this during her apprentice test.
What is the worst thing she has ever done?
Goddard may have anonymously accused himself so future accusations would lose their power. What does this reveal about him?
What is that he is manipulative and calculating?
In the excerpt “accuses…Goddard of malfeasance,” define malfeasance.
What is wrongdoing by someone in an official position?
The apprentices take their first test before the assembled scythes in this location.
What is the conclave chamber?
This flamboyant scythe is accused of cruelty during his gleanings.
Who is Scythe Goddard?
Rowan purposely fails his test so that this person will not fail alone.
Who is Citra?
Rowan intentionally gives an unacceptable answer after Citra fails her test. What trait does this demonstrate?
What is loyalty or selflessness?
In the excerpt “competition has turned into camaraderie,” define camaraderie.
What is friendship, trust, or fellowship within a group?
Citra, Rowan, and Faraday discuss the new rule while traveling home on this form of transportation.
What is a train?
This green-robed scythe proposes that the winning apprentice glean the loser.
Who is Scythe Rand?
Scythe Rand proposes that the apprentice who receives the ring must do this to the loser.
What is glean the loser?
Citra kisses Rowan but then insists they have not fallen in love. What does her behavior suggest?
What is emotional conflict or denial?
In the excerpt “cannot stipulate,” define stipulate.
What is to formally require or specify a condition?
Citra and Rowan share their first kiss in this room of Faraday’s house.
What is Citra’s bedroom?
This apprentice intentionally fails his test after Citra fails hers.
Who is Rowan?