Ready Player One Chapters 37-38 Quiz

Parzival's Task

• Parzival must achieve the high score in Tempest.
• He is playing a bugged edition of the game, MCMLXXX (1980).
• Achieving the high score grants him 40 free lives.

Sixers' Actions

• When the Cataclyst activates, the Sixers have ships ready outside the sector.
• Currently, eighteen Sixers are inside the Gate, trailing Parzival.

Global Attention

• Parzival's actions are being broadcasted to the entire world.

High Score Completion

• Upon earning the high score, a message congratulates him: "Well done, Parzival! Prepare for Stage 2!"
• Stage 2 involves acting out Monty Python and the Holy Grail, reminiscent of WarGames.

Halliday's Office

• Parzival finds himself in Halliday’s office, where he discovers one more clue.
• Halliday’s games are organized in an egg-shaped oval.

Console Activation

• The IMSAI 8080, the same computer featured in WarGames, is activated.

D&D Reference

• Leucosia is revealed as Kira's Dungeons & Dragons name, connecting to the gaming theme.

Adventure Game

• Parzival plays the game Adventure, a classic within this universe.

Discovery in the Game

• Instead of Warren Robinett's name, he finds the egg.

Silver Egg Placement

• The silver egg is placed in the chalice located in Halliday's study.

Anorak's Appearance

• Anorak appears to congratulate Parzival after the completion of his tasks.

Transfer of Power

• Anorak bestows upon Parzival his black wizard robes, superuser status, and control of his castle.

Big Red Button

• The Big Red Button has the capability to shut down the OASIS and destroy the GSS servers.

Parzival's Actions with New Status

• Using his new powers, Parzival eliminates all Sixers and resurrects Shoto, Art3mis, and Aech.

Consequences for Sorrento

• Sorrento faces arrest and is charged with murder, highlighting the stakes involved.