Important Elements
Lev is destined to be unwound because he is a tithe- what does that mean?
A tithe is a tax/sacrifice to the church; he is being unwound as a sacrifice to their religion
Who is Connor?
(Name two characteristics)
16, protagonist, AWOL, impulsive and angry, being unwound by his parents
What is a dystopia / dystopian society?
"A futuristic, imagined universe in which oppressive societal control and the illusion of a perfect society are maintained through corporate, bureaucratic, technological, moral, or totalitarian control
What instrument does Risa play?
Piano
Who is Harry Styles?
Former member of One Direction, popular independent singer at the moment
Why does Connor steal the storked baby?
It reminded him of the baby that his family and other families in his neighborhood passed around, unwanted, until is got sick and passed away
Who is Risa?
(Name two characteristics)
15, lives in a State Home (orphange), clever and very aware, being unwound by her State Home to cut costs
Why is Unwind a dystopian novel?
It is a society in which it is acceptable and widely practice for adults to have their children "unwound" or killed and harvested for body parts
Who was Connor's girlfriend back home?
Arianna
What is Mrs.Henneike's favorite color?
Blue
Who calls the police to tell them about Lev, Risa, and Connor hiding in the school?
Lev
Who is Lev?
(Name two characteristics)
13, tithe, clever and resourceful, being unwound by his family/Pastor Dan
Name 3 of the 6 characteristics of a dystopian society
Propaganda, Restricted/Restrictions, Illusion, Fear, Conformity, Dehumanization
Where does Hannah, the teacher, tell Risa and Connor to go after they escape from the school?
"There's an antique shop on Fleming Street," she tells them. "Ask for Sonia. She can help you."
Is it legal to own kangaroos in the state of Illinois?
Yes, with a permit
How do Risa and Connor escape from the school unnoticed by the police who are looking for them?
A teacher named Hannah helps them escape the building
Who is Pastor Dan?
Pastor Dan is Lev's family pastor and a close family friend. Lev respects and trusts Pastor Dan, and he is a big influence on Lev.
Name how one of the six characteristics of a dystopian society are present in Unwind's society (cannot reuse)
((many possible answers))
What does Pastor Dan tell Lev to do when Lev calls him?
"Don't you see, Lev? You can save yourself. You can be anyone you want to be now."
(He tells Lev that he wants him to run away from being unwound)
How many different hair colors has Miss Mackey had in the past 4 years?
Five: blonde, black, brown, purple and red!
Who does Lev call besides the police when he is sitting in the school office?
He calls Pastor Dan
Who is Didi?
Dede is the storked baby that Connor stole right before he, Risa, and Lev escaped on the school bus.
Name how two of the six characteristics of a dystopian society are present in Unwind's society (cannot reuse)
((many possible answers))
Why does Hannah, the teacher, help Connor and Risa escape?
She wants to set a good example for her students by following her own moral beliefs over that of the law
How many years was Miss Mackey in the circus for?
2 years